The average train between Newton Mearns and Rutherglen takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newton Mearns 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 Newton Mearns and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newton Mearns is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newton Mearns to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Newton Mearns station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Newton Mearns to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Patterton station.
Newton Mearns to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rutherglen station.
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The distance between Newton Mearns and Rutherglen is 9.7 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a train from Patterton to Rutherglen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 40 min.