Bus from Rutherglen to Cathkin
7 direct routes · 13–20 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 00:29 (weekdays); night service N18 runs 01:35–03:40.
Next buses to Cathkin as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rutherglen, 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 | ~14 min | 42 | Sat 39 · Sun 28 | 06:33 | 00:29 | Baronald Street (Near) | Greenlees Road (Near) | Burnside |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~14 min | 41 | Sat 36 · Sun 27 | 06:03 | 00:00 | Baronald Street (Near) | Greenlees Road (Near) | Burnside |
| 21 | First Greater Glasgow | ~13 min | 35 | Sat 32 · Sun 27 | 05:23 | 23:47 | Main Street (after) | Greenlees Road (Near) | Fernhill |
| 65 | First Greater Glasgow | ~16 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 17:30 | Mill Street (before) | Western Road (before) | Fernhill |
| 14 | McGill's | ~20 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 18:03 | Castle Street (At) | Cruachan Road (At) | Burnside |
| 165 | McGill's | ~15 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 13 | 18:45 | 21:45 | Castle Street (At) | Western Road (before) | Cambuslang & Burnside |
| N18 | First Greater Glasgow | ~9 min | 2 | weekends only | 01:35 | 03:40 | Baronald Street (Near) | Greenlees Road (Near) | Burnside |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rutherglen 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, 165 bus or N18 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rutherglen to Cathkin?
7 routes run directly from Rutherglen to Cathkin: 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 N18 (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 18, 42 times each weekday — board at Baronald Street (Near) and get off at Greenlees Road (Near), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rutherglen to Cathkin?
Between 13 minutes on the 21 and 20 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 Rutherglen to Cathkin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:23 and the last around 00:29 — and night service N18 runs 01:35–03:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rutherglen to Cathkin?
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.