The average train between Paisley and Rutherglen takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Paisley 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 20 minutes between Paisley and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paisley is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 4:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
22 min • 1 change
31 min • 1 change
32 min • 1 change
29 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
Paisley to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
Paisley to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rutherglen station.
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The distance between Paisley and Rutherglen is 13.7 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Rutherglen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 27 min.
