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 £45 - £75 and takes 11h 20m.

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 - £140.

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 5m.

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 which takes 11h 20m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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 1036+ hotels available in Rufford.

Belfast to Rufford - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Rufford by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirktrain
4h 12m
£46–140
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
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
£37–163
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 20m
£50–73
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
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
£90–366
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 5m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirktrain
4h 47m
£44–120
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 3m
£37–138
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 53m
£58–204
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ruffordcar
6h 17m
£76–117

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

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11h 20mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 180.9 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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 £35–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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