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Trip Overview

The average train between East Kilbride and Rutherglen takes 1h and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from East Kilbride 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.

1h
Duration
14 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

East Kilbride to Rutherglen train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between East Kilbride and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail46 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail46 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail46 min • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail50 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail46 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail46 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Kilbride to Rutherglen? 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.

Map of how to get from East Kilbride to Rutherglen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Rutherglen, Scotland?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Rutherglen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 49 min.

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