The average train between Kilmarnock and Rutherglen takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is an hourly train service from Kilmarnock 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 hourly between Kilmarnock and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Kilmarnock to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and Rutherglen is 29.9 km. The road distance is 43 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 50 min.
