Edinburgh to Rutherglen (Station) Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Rutherglen (Station) takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Rutherglen (Station). 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 45m
Duration: 49 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central

1h 44m

£15–40

Edinburgh to Rutherglen (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Rutherglen (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Rutherglen (Station) at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:00 PM → 8:24 PM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 9:15 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
8:19 PM → 9:36 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
8:27 PM → 10:14 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:41 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:41 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Rutherglen (Station)? 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.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rutherglen (Station), Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.

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