The average bus between Rutherglen and Elie takes 5h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rutherglen to Elie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Rutherglen and Elie. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Elie at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rutherglen to Elie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Elie. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Elie station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Rutherglen to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Castle Street station.
Rutherglen to Elie bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Rutherglen and Elie is 95.5 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a bus from Castle Street to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 41m.