The average train between Rutherglen and Ayr takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rutherglen to Ayr. 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 Rutherglen and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rutherglen to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Ayr station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Rutherglen to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Rutherglen to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
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The distance between Rutherglen and Ayr is 48.5 km. The road distance is 70 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Ayr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 53 min.