Bus from Cathkin to Rutherglen
6 direct routes · 11–19 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 23:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rutherglen as of 08:44
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 | ~11 min | 44 | Sat 39 · Sun 29 | 05:01 | 23:58 | Cruachan Road (before) | King Street (at) | Burnside |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~13 min | 41 | Sat 35 · Sun 28 | 05:57 | 22:38 | Cathkin By Pass (Near) | King Street (at) | Burnside |
| 21 | First Greater Glasgow | ~13 min | 34 | Sat 30 · Sun 28 | 05:28 | 22:42 | Cathkin By Pass (Near) | Bankhead Road (before) | Fernhill |
| 65 | First Greater Glasgow | ~17 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:25 | 18:25 | Cruachan Road (At) | Castle Street (At) | Fernhill |
| 14 | McGill's | ~19 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:19 | 17:37 | Cullins Road (after) | King Street (at) | Burnside |
| 165 | McGill's | ~14 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 12 | 19:29 | 22:29 | Cruachan Road (At) | Castle Street (At) | Burnside & Cambuslang |
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, 65 bus, 14 bus or 165 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cathkin to Rutherglen?
6 routes run directly from Cathkin to Rutherglen: the 18 (First Greater Glasgow), the 18A (First Greater Glasgow), the 21 (First Greater Glasgow), the 65 (First Greater Glasgow), the 14 (McGill's), the 165 (McGill's). The most frequent is the 18, 44 times each weekday — board at Cruachan Road (before) and get off at King Street (at), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cathkin to Rutherglen?
Between 11 minutes on the 18 and 19 on the 14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Burnside on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cathkin to Rutherglen?
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 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.