Train Bolton to Rufford from £13 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Rufford takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train 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.

53 min
Duration: 30 mi
Distance: £13
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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Take the train from Preston to Ruffordtrain Preston - Ormskirk

1h 42m

£10–21

Bolton to Rufford train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Rufford. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Rufford at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

8:22 PM → 9:28 PM
1h 6m • 1 change
9:53 PM → 10:53 PM
1h • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

5:23 AM → 6:28 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 7:28 AM
50 min • 1 change
7:38 AM → 8:28 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:38 AM → 9:29 AM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

5:23 AM → 6:28 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 7:28 AM
50 min • 1 change
7:38 AM → 8:28 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:38 AM → 9:29 AM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

5:23 AM → 6:28 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 7:28 AM
50 min • 1 change
7:38 AM → 8:28 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:38 AM → 9:29 AM
51 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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