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How to get fromRutherglen to East Kilbrideby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rutherglen to East Kilbride by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 18 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to St Brides Churchbus bus 18 / ...
    25 min
    £2–4

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Rutherglen to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain train Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
    1h 1m
    £5–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rutherglen to East Kilbridetaxi taxi 6.1 mi
    10 min
    £24–30

  4. Drive 6.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rutherglen to East Kilbridecar car 6.1 mi
    10 min
    £2–3

Rutherglen to East Kilbride by bus

Calendar735Weekly Buses
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.8 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Rutherglen, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?

First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Hamilton Road to St Brides Church every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rutherglen to East Kilbride via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 1m.

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