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How to get from Rutherglen to Giffnock by bus and train?

From Rutherglen to Giffnock by bus and train

To get from Rutherglen to Giffnock in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Rutherglen station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 38B bus from Holmbank Avenue, Shawlands station to Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 38B38B
Walk to Giffnock
Leaves from Rutherglen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rutherglen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pollokshaws East
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holmbank Avenue, Shawlands
    ID 60902657
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    Thornliebank
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee
    ID 6120137
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Giffnock
    Walk to
    Giffnock
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rutherglen to Giffnock by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 4

To get from Rutherglen to Giffnock in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Rutherglen station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the 4 bus from St Vincent Street, Glasgow station to Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 44
Walk to Giffnock
Leaves from Rutherglen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rutherglen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609028
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee
    ID 6120137
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Giffnock
    Walk to
    Giffnock
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rutherglen to Giffnock

The distance between Rutherglen, Scotland and Giffnock, Scotland is approximately 7.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rutherglen to Giffnock by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rutherglen

Rutherglen is located at Rutherglen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is King Street, Rutherglen.

Train stations close to Rutherglen:

  • Crosshill
  • Queens Park (Glasgow)
  • Pollokshields East

Bus stations close to Rutherglen:

  • King Street, Rutherglen
  • Caledonia Avenue, Rutherglen
  • Castle Street, Rutherglen

Public transport stations close to Giffnock, Scotland

Giffnock is located at Giffnock, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Hillpark Bowling Club, Newlands.

Train stations close to Giffnock:

  • Pollokshields West
  • Shawlands
  • Maxwell Park

Bus stations close to Giffnock:

  • Hillpark Bowling Club, Newlands
  • Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee
  • Mulberry Road, Newlands

Alternative route from Rutherglen to Giffnock by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 4

To get from Rutherglen to Giffnock in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Rutherglen station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the 4 bus from St Vincent Street, Glasgow station to Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 44
Walk to Giffnock
Leaves from Rutherglen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rutherglen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Vincent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609028
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merrylee Crescent, Merrylee
    ID 6120137
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Giffnock
    Walk to
    Giffnock
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rutherglen to Giffnock?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 38B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rutherglen to Giffnock?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between Rutherglen and Giffnock in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rutherglen to Giffnock in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Dalmuir station near Rutherglen to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Central station near Giffnock in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Rutherglen to Giffnock in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rutherglen and Giffnock in Scotland by train and bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rutherglen to get to Giffnock in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Dalmuir station near Rutherglen in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rutherglen and Giffnock in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central stop, which is closest to Giffnock in Scotland.

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