The average train between Leeds and Rutherglen takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Leeds to Rutherglen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Leeds and Rutherglen is 283.2 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Rutherglen via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 4h 33m.