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 35m.

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 13m and costs £50 - £180.

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 12m.

How far is it from Belfast to Rufford?

The distance between Belfast and Rufford is 182 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 55m and costs £65 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 1023+ hotels available in Rufford.

Belfast to Rufford - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 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 Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirk
4h 13m
£51–180
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 12m
£39–136
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 55m
£66–257
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
£87–364
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
11h 35m
£53–90
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 Ormskirk
3. Take the train from Ormskirk to Rufford
4h 58m
£46–130
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
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 32m
£40–171
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 Bradford Interchange to Preston
6h 21m
£61–231
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
12h 12m
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

39Weekly Services

10h 55mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 180.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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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