The average train between Bootle and Rufford takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bootle 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.
Trains run hourly between Bootle and Rufford. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bootle is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Rufford at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Bootle station and arriving at Rufford station via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Bootle to Rufford train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Aintree station.
Bootle to Rufford train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Rufford station.
Book your Bootle to Rufford train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bootle and Rufford is 22.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Aintree to Rufford via Ormskirk in around 1h 15m.