The average train between Rutherglen and Barrhead takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rutherglen to Barrhead. 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 Barrhead. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Barrhead at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
34 min • 1 change
42 min • 1 change
25 min • 1 change
34 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rutherglen to Barrhead. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Barrhead station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Rutherglen to Barrhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Rutherglen station.
Rutherglen to Barrhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Barrhead station.
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The distance between Rutherglen and Barrhead is 11.7 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Rutherglen to Barrhead via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 45 min.
