Bus from Westwood (East Kilbride) to Rutherglen
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 23:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rutherglen as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Westwood, 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 | ~40 min | 43 | Sat 38 · Sun 29 | 05:13 | 23:39 | Simpson Drive (after) | King Street (at) | Cathkin & Burnside |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~41 min | 41 | Sat 35 · Sun 28 | 05:33 | 22:18 | Westwood Square (opp) | King Street (at) | Cathkin & Burnside |
Times are for the first boarding point in Westwood 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 or 18A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Westwood to Rutherglen?
2 routes run directly from Westwood to Rutherglen: the 18 (First Greater Glasgow), the 18A (First Greater Glasgow). The most frequent is the 18, 43 times each weekday — board at Simpson Drive (after) and get off at King Street (at), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Westwood to Rutherglen?
Around 40 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cathkin, Burnside on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Westwood to Rutherglen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 23:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Westwood 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.