What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rufford?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rufford is to car ferry and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Rufford?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rufford is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Rufford?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at The Paddock via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Belfast to Rufford?

The distance between Belfast and Rufford is 212 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Rufford without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Rufford without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 53m and costs £65 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Rufford?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Belfast to Rufford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Rufford bus from?

Belfast to Rufford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Rufford bus arrive?

Belfast to Rufford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Rufford?

There are 667+ hotels available in Rufford.

Belfast to Rufford - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Rufford by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirktrain
3. Take the train from Ormskirk to Ruffordtrain
4h 57m
£47–130
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 13m
£36–167
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
10h 53m
£67–176
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 28m
£92–395
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
12h
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 33m
£37–167
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirktrain
4h 12m
£47–150
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
6h 27m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
6h 52m
£58–237
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
13h 38m
£45–66
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ruffordcar
6h 17m
£76–122

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Rufford.

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Distance: 210.9 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rufford, Lancashire, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Rufford. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Ormskirk, then take the train to Rufford. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Rufford via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 10h 53m.

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