The average train between London and Rutherglen takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
London to Rutherglen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Rutherglen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your London to Rutherglen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Rutherglen is 550.5 km. The road distance is 645 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.