Bus from East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire) to Rutherglen
3 direct routes · 20–30 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 23:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rutherglen as of 11:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Kilbride, 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 | ~30 min | 43 | Sat 38 · Sun 29 | 05:22 | 23:46 | St Brides Church (Opp) | King Street (at) | Cathkin & Burnside |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~30 min | 41 | Sat 35 · Sun 28 | 05:43 | 22:27 | St Brides Church (Opp) | King Street (at) | Cathkin & Burnside |
| 21 | First Greater Glasgow | ~20 min | 34 | Sat 30 · Sun 28 | 05:23 | 22:38 | Lee's Burn Court (opp & before) | Bankhead Road (before) | Cathkin & Fernhill |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Kilbride 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 or 21 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from East Kilbride to Rutherglen?
3 routes run directly from East Kilbride to Rutherglen: the 18 (First Greater Glasgow), the 18A (First Greater Glasgow), the 21 (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 18, 43 times each weekday — board at St Brides Church (Opp) and get off at King Street (at), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from East Kilbride to Rutherglen?
Between 20 minutes on the 21 and 30 on the 18, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cathkin, Burnside on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from East Kilbride to Rutherglen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:22 and the last around 23:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Kilbride 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.