There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Rufford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Ruffordtrain
2h 19m£19–36Bus, line 310 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Queen Squarebus 1
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 310
4h 7m£7–10Drive 35.7 mi
- Drive from Chester to Ruffordcar 35.7 mi
1h 4m£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chester to Ruffordtaxi 35.7 mi
1h 4m£90–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Chester to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Central to Ormskirktrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paddockbus 2A
2h 34m£21–42
Chester to Rufford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rufford is to bus and line 310 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Rufford is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Bull & Stirrup and arriving at The Paddock via Queen Square Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Rufford via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Chester and Rufford is 55 miles. The road distance is 35.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Rufford without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £18 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Chester to Rufford, including transfers.
Chester to Rufford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bull & Stirrup station.
Chester to Rufford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Rufford is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 310 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Rufford, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Chester to Rufford via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bull & Stirrup to The Paddock via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Rufford
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Chester to Liverpool Central Loop Line
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Train from Liverpool Central to Ormskirk
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Bus from Bull & Stirrup to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bus Station to The Paddock
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- £90–110
Taxi Chester
- Phone
- +44 1244 794 042
- Website
- taxichester.uk
Tacicall Chester
- Phone
- +44 1244 458 458
KingKabs
- Phone
- +44 1244 343 434
- Website
- kingkabs.co.uk
Empire Taxis Chester
- Phone
- +44 1244 421 006
- Website
- empiretaxischester.co.uk
Chester Taxi Services
- Phone
- +44 1244 421 024
- Website
- taxis-in-chester.co.uk
Chester Radio Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1244 372 372
- Website
- chesterradiotaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Rufford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.
Chester to Rufford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Rufford is 36 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Chester to Rufford.
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