- Distance: 8.3 mi
- Duration: 17 min
The average train between Rutherglen and Hamilton takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Rutherglen to Hamilton. 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 Rutherglen and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Hamilton station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Rutherglen to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Rutherglen station.
Rutherglen to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hamilton Central station.
Book your Rutherglen to Hamilton train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Rutherglen and Hamilton is 13.2 km. The road distance is 13 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Rutherglen to Hamilton Central every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 17 min.
