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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between East Kilbride and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:57 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.
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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
East Kilbride to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rutherglen station.
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The distance between East Kilbride and Rutherglen is 7.6 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Rutherglen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 49 min.
