The average train between Rufford and Manchester takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Rufford to Manchester. 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 Rufford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rufford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rufford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rufford station and arriving at Manchester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Rufford to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rufford station.
Rufford to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Rufford to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rufford and Manchester is 41.9 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Rufford to Manchester Oxford Road via Preston in around 1h 12m.