The average train between Kirkcaldy and Rutherglen takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Kirkcaldy and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Rutherglen is 73 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Rutherglen via Haymarket, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 2h 41m.