The average train between Shawlands and Rutherglen takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Shawlands to Rutherglen. 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 Shawlands and Rutherglen. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shawlands is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Rutherglen at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

24 min • 1 change

20 min • 1 change

25 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Shawlands to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Shawlands station and arriving at Rutherglen station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Shawlands to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Crossmyloof station.
Shawlands to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rutherglen station.
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The distance between Shawlands and Rutherglen is 4.5 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Crossmyloof to Rutherglen via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 23 min.