There are 5 ways to get from Bootle to Rufford by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aintree to OrmskirkLiverpool Central - Ormskirk
- Take the train from Ormskirk to RuffordOrmskirk - Preston
1h 19m£9–12Line 310 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aintree Station to Bus Station310
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paddock2A
1h 33m£4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bootle to Rufford15.3 mi
25 min£30–45Drive 15.3 mi
- Drive from Bootle to Rufford15.3 mi
25 min£4–6Line 63 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Port of Liverpool to Aintree Station63
- Take the train from Aintree to Ormskirk
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paddock2A
2h£10–13
Bootle to Rufford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bootle to Rufford is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Bootle to Rufford is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bootle station to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Aintree Station and arriving at The Paddock via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Aintree and arriving at Rufford via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Bootle and Rufford is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bootle to Rufford without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £9 - £13.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Bootle to Rufford, including transfers.
Bootle to Rufford bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Aintree Station.
Bootle to Rufford train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Aintree station.
The best way to get from Bootle to Rufford is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £9 - £13. Alternatively, you can line 310 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Bootle, England and Rufford, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Aintree to Rufford via Ormskirk in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aintree Station to The Paddock via Bus Station in around 1h 33m.
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- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Aintree to Ormskirk
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Ormskirk to Rufford
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Aintree Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Port of Liverpool to Aintree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Bus Station to The Paddock
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £30–45
New Brighton Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 639 6666
Handy Cars
- Phone
- +44 151 630 2020
One Call Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 928 3535
- Website
- onecalltaxis.com
LCR Black Cab Taxis Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 345 6050
- Website
- lcrtaxis.co.uk
Delta Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 922 7373
- Website
- deltataxis.net
Comcab Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 298 2222
- Website
- comcab.co.uk
JT Transfers
- Phone
- +44 7783 184310
- Website
- jttransfers.co.uk
Hackney Direct
- Phone
- +44 1516018888
- Website
- hackneydirect.com
Chester Taxi Services
- Phone
- +44 1244421024
- Website
- taxis-in-chester.co.uk
Newtown Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 5555
Kirkby Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 9317
Alpha Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 546 4444
- Website
- alpha-taxi.co.uk
Phoenix Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1704 878 585
Formby Village Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1704 877 777
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More Questions & Answers
Bootle to Rufford bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Bus Station.
Bootle to Rufford train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bootle to Rufford is 15 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Bootle to Rufford.
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