The average train between Kirkcaldy and Rutherglen takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street station via Haymarket station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Kirkcaldy and Rutherglen is 73 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 2h 11m.