The average bus between Chester and Rufford takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chester 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 hourly between Chester and Rufford. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Rufford at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Rufford station via Queen Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Chester to Rufford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bull & Stirrup station.
Chester to Rufford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chester and Rufford is 49.5 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Bull & Stirrup to The Paddock via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 7m.