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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rufford is to car ferry which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 27m.

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 23m and costs £55 - £210.

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 Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at The Paddock via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Belfast to Rufford?

The distance between Belfast and Rufford is 225 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 59m and costs £65 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 Stena Line Terminus 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 1007+ 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 33m
£45–201
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 13m
£39–141
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
10h 59m
£68–292
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
11h 27m
£53–90
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
11h 30m
£93–394
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Ormskirk
4h 23m
£59–206
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Central
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Ormskirk
4. Take the train from Ormskirk to Rufford
5h 8m
£51–146
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
6h 13m
£58–159
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)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Preston
6h 40m
£58–231
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
12h 5m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Rufford
6h 15m
£81–237

Belfast to Rufford by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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11h 27mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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