What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Rutherglen?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Rutherglen is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Rutherglen?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Rutherglen is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Rutherglen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Rutherglen?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Rutherglen via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Leeds to Rutherglen?

The distance between Leeds and Rutherglen is 277 miles. The road distance is 204.4 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds to Rutherglen without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Rutherglen without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Rutherglen?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Leeds to Rutherglen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Rutherglen bus from?

Leeds to Rutherglen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Rutherglen train from?

Leeds to Rutherglen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Rutherglen?

The best way to get from Leeds to Rutherglen is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Leeds to Rutherglen bus arrive?

Leeds to Rutherglen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Rutherglen train arrive?

Leeds to Rutherglen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Rutherglen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Rutherglen is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Leeds to Rutherglen.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Rutherglen?

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Where can I stay near Rutherglen?

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Leeds to Rutherglen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Rutherglen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 26m
£120–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
5h 20m
£27–40
Drive 203.2 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Rutherglencar 203.2 mi
3h 47m
£50–73
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
5h 5m
£58–141
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 33m
£86–179
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
6h 45m
£33–73
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
6h 27m
£81–199
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 54m
£79–168

Leeds to Rutherglen by train

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Distance: 275.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Rutherglen, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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