The average train between Johnstone and Rutherglen takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Johnstone 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 Johnstone and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Johnstone is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
27 min • 1 change
35 min • 1 change
33 min • 1 change
35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Johnstone station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Johnstone to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Johnstone station.
Johnstone to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rutherglen station.
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The distance between Johnstone and Rutherglen is 18.9 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Johnstone to Rutherglen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 31 min.
