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Trip Overview

The average train between Rutherglen and Edinburgh takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rutherglen to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 7m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 26m
£9–32

Rutherglen to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Rutherglen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 10m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail1h 1m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 6m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 10m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 6m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rutherglen to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 50 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Rutherglen, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 50 min. Lumo also services this route 5 times a week.

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