The average bus between Bolton and Rufford takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bolton to Rufford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Bolton and Rufford. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Rufford at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

3h • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

3h • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

3h • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Rufford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Rufford station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Bolton to Rufford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Noel Street station.
Bolton to Rufford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at The Paddock station.
The distance between Bolton and Rufford is 25.9 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a bus from Noel Street to The Paddock via Bus Station in around 3h 6m.