Bus from Rutherglen to East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire)
4 direct routes · 21–31 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 00:29 (weekdays); night service N18 runs 01:35–03:40.
Next buses to East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire) as of 13:47
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 | ~30 min | 42 | Sat 39 · Sun 28 | 06:33 | 00:29 | Baronald Street (Near) | St Brides Church (At) | Burnside & Cathkin |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~31 min | 41 | Sat 36 · Sun 27 | 06:03 | 00:00 | Baronald Street (Near) | St Brides Church (At) | Burnside & Cathkin |
| 21 | First Greater Glasgow | ~21 min | 35 | Sat 32 · Sun 27 | 05:23 | 23:47 | Main Street (after) | Raeburn Avenue (At) | Fernhill & Cathkin |
| N18 | First Greater Glasgow | ~19 min | 2 | weekends only | 01:35 | 03:40 | Baronald Street (Near) | St Brides Church (At) | Burnside & Cathkin |
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 or N18 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rutherglen to East Kilbride?
4 routes run directly from Rutherglen to East Kilbride: the 18 (First Greater Glasgow), the 18A (First Greater Glasgow), the 21 (First Greater Glasgow), the N18 (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 18, 42 times each weekday — board at Baronald Street (Near) and get off at St Brides Church (At), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rutherglen to East Kilbride?
Between 21 minutes on the 21 and 31 on the 18A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Burnside, Cathkin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rutherglen to East Kilbride?
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 East Kilbride?
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.