The average bus between Shotts and Rutherglen takes 1h 57m and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shotts to Rutherglen. 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 3 hours between Shotts and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shotts is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 52m • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Shotts station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Shotts to Rutherglen bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from King Street station.
Shotts to Rutherglen bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Castle Street station.
The distance between Shotts and Rutherglen is 25.4 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from King Street to Castle Street via Bus Station in around 1h 57m.