Bus from Castlemilk (Glasgow) to Rutherglen
3 direct routes · 12–17 min · first bus 05:46, last bus 21:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rutherglen as of 11:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castlemilk, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | First Greater Glasgow | ~15 min | 20 | Sat 15 · Sun 9 | 05:46 | 18:51 | Glenwood Business Centre (opp) | Castle Street (At) | — |
| M2 | Stuart's Coaches | ~17 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:24 | 15:24 | Glenwood Business Centre (opp) | Mill Street (before) | — |
| 46 | Todd's Travel | ~12 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 4 | 19:11 | 21:51 | Glenwood Business Centre (opp) | Castle Street (At) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castlemilk on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 46 bus or M2 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castlemilk to Rutherglen?
3 routes run directly from Castlemilk to Rutherglen: the 46 (First Greater Glasgow), the M2 (Stuart's Coaches), the 46 (Todd's Travel). The most frequent is the 46, 20 times each weekday — board at Glenwood Business Centre (opp) and get off at Castle Street (At), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castlemilk to Rutherglen?
Between 12 minutes on the 46 and 17 on the M2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlemilk to Rutherglen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:46 and the last around 21:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlemilk to Rutherglen?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.