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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Rufford takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

1h 5m
Duration
33 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burscough Bridgetrain train Stalybridge - Southport / ...
1h 53m
£13–21

Manchester to Rufford train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Rufford. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Rufford at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Burscough Bridge and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Rufford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rufford, Lancashire, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Burscough Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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