The average train between Dumfries and Rutherglen takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Dumfries to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
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The distance between Dumfries and Rutherglen is 92.6 km. The road distance is 136 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m.