- Distance: 8.3 mi
- Duration: 18 min
The average train between Hamilton and Rutherglen takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Hamilton 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 20 minutes between Hamilton and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 11:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Rutherglen station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Hamilton to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.
Hamilton to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rutherglen station.
Book your Hamilton to Rutherglen train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Hamilton and Rutherglen is 13.2 km. The road distance is 13 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Hamilton Central to Rutherglen every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 19 min.
