Bus from Cathkin to Glasgow
4 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 23:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 11:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cathkin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | First Greater Glasgow | ~29 min | 44 | Sat 39 · Sun 29 | 05:01 | 23:58 | Cruachan Road (before) | Glasgow Cross (after) | Burnside & Rutherglen |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~30 min | 41 | Sat 35 · Sun 28 | 05:57 | 22:38 | Cathkin By Pass (Near) | Glasgow Cross (after) | Burnside & Rutherglen |
| 21 | First Greater Glasgow | ~33 min | 34 | Sat 30 · Sun 28 | 05:28 | 22:42 | Cathkin By Pass (Near) | Wilson Street (before) | Fernhill & Rutherglen |
| 65 | First Greater Glasgow | ~21 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:25 | 18:25 | Cruachan Road (At) | Birkwood Street (Opp) | Fernhill & Rutherglen |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cathkin 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 18 bus, 18A bus, 21 bus or 65 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cathkin to Glasgow?
4 routes run directly from Cathkin to Glasgow: the 18 (First Greater Glasgow), the 18A (First Greater Glasgow), the 21 (First Greater Glasgow), the 65 (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 18, 44 times each weekday — board at Cruachan Road (before) and get off at Glasgow Cross (after), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cathkin to Glasgow?
Around 29 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Burnside, Rutherglen on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cathkin to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:01 and the last around 23:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cathkin to Glasgow?
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.