The average train between Rutherglen and Shawlands takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rutherglen to Shawlands. 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 Shawlands. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Shawlands at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rutherglen to Shawlands. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Shawlands station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Rutherglen to Shawlands train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Rutherglen station.
Rutherglen to Shawlands train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crossmyloof station.
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The distance between Rutherglen and Shawlands is 4.5 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Rutherglen to Crossmyloof via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 28 min.