The average train between Manchester and Ruffec takes 16h and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Ruffec. 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 twice daily between Manchester and Ruffec. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Ruffec at 4:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ruffec station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
Manchester to Ruffec train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Ruffec train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gare de Ruffec station.
Book your Manchester to Ruffec train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Ruffec is 846.8 km. The road distance is 1,138 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gare de Ruffec via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, and Poitiers in around 10h 15m.