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Edinburgh to Rutherglen Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Rutherglen, starting from €17.08 and averaging €23.25. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 10 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
23:12 7 hours 1 minute, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	06:13 +1 Rutherglen		Find Tickets
23:45 6 hours 42 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	06:27 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Edinburgh to Rutherglen Train Route Details

First train

05:18

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

Rutherglen

Journey time

1 hour 10 minutes

Distance

66 km

Price

€17.08*

Train operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Rutherglen

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Edinburgh to Rutherglen during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Rutherglen for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh to Rutherglen, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Rutherglen ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Edinburgh to Rutherglen more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Rutherglen train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Edinburgh to Rutherglen Train prices and times

Edinburgh to Rutherglen Train Route Details