The average bus between Rutherglen and Lanark takes 1h 57m and the fastest bus takes 1h 24m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Rutherglen to Lanark. 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 30 minutes between Rutherglen and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Lanark at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 51m • 1 change

1h 49m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 58m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Lanark station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Rutherglen to Lanark bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Castle Street station.
Rutherglen to Lanark bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hunters Close station.
Book your Rutherglen to Lanark bus tickets online with First Greater Glasgow, Stuarts Coaches UK and JMB Travel.
The distance between Rutherglen and Lanark is 32.3 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Castle Street to Hunters Close via Bus Station in around 1h 45m.