The average bus between Formby and Rufford takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. There is a bus service every few hours from Formby 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 Formby and Rufford. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Rufford at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Duke Street and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Formby 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 Formby to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Rufford station via Duke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Formby to Rufford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Formby Gardens station.
Formby to Rufford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at The Paddock station.
The distance between Formby and Rufford is 18.7 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Formby Gardens to The Paddock via Duke Street and Bus Station in around 2h 3m.