The average train between Manchester and Rufford takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. 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.
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, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rufford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Manchester to Rufford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Rufford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rufford station.
Book your Manchester to Rufford train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Rufford is 41.9 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Rufford via Preston in around 1h 57m.