The average train between Greenock and Rutherglen takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Greenock 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 Greenock and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Greenock to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.
Greenock to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rutherglen station.
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The distance between Greenock and Rutherglen is 36.6 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Rutherglen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 51 min.
