The average train between St Helens and Rufford takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Rufford. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Rufford at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Rufford. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Rufford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
St Helens to Rufford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Rufford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rufford station.
Book your St Helens to Rufford train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between St Helens and Rufford is 21.1 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Rufford via Preston in around 1h 44m.