The average train between Rutherglen and Birmingham takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Rutherglen to Birmingham. 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 Rutherglen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rutherglen to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rutherglen to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Birmingham station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Rutherglen to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Rutherglen to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Rutherglen to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rutherglen and Birmingham is 401.5 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Rutherglen to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 47m.