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Cheap train tickets from Rutherglen to Carstairs Junction

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Rutherglen to Carstairs Junction Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

7 trains operate daily from Rutherglen to Carstairs Junction. The train trip from Rutherglen to Carstairs Junction is usually about one hour and 50 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest ScotRail train can get you there in as little as one hour and 45 minutes.

Distance24 mi (38 km)
Fastest train1h 45m
Lowest price£7.50
Most frequent serviceScotRail
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Which train should you take from Rutherglen to Carstairs Junction?

ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Rutherglen to Carstairs Junction. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ScotRail71h 50m£7.50
  • ScotRail is Scotland's main rail company, with destinations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. ScotRail trains now offer complimentary WiFi, as well as onboard restrooms and catering on both suburban commuter routes and intercity services.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Rutherglen to Carstairs Junction

The distance between Rutherglen and Carstairs Junction is approximately 24 miles, or 38 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 45 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Rutherglen to Carstairs Junction. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Rutherglen at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Rutherglen?

Main departure station: Rutherglen Station

There is one train station in Rutherglen.

All train stations in Rutherglen:

  • Rutherglen Station

Where is the train station in Carstairs Junction?

Main arrival station: Carstairs Station

Carstairs Junction has one train station.

Train stations in Carstairs Junction:

  • Carstairs Station

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