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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rufford is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Rufford?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rufford is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rufford?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at The Paddock via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rufford?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rufford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Rufford via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rufford?

The distance between Manchester and Rufford is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Rufford without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rufford without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £8 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Manchester to Rufford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rufford bus from?

Manchester to Rufford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rufford train from?

Manchester to Rufford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Rufford?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rufford is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Manchester to Rufford bus arrive?

Manchester to Rufford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Rufford train arrive?

Manchester to Rufford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rufford?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rufford is 31 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Manchester to Rufford.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Rufford?

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Where can I stay near Rufford?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Rufford.

Manchester to Rufford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Rufford by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burscough Bridgetrain Stalybridge - Southport / ...
1h 54m
£9–11
Drive 31.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Ruffordcar 31.1 mi
49 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paddockbus 2A
2h 21m
£17–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Ruffordtaxi 31.1 mi
49 min
£65–85
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Ruffordtrain Preston - Ormskirk
1h 59m
£8–28

Manchester to Rufford by train and bus

108Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.4 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rufford, Lancashire, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Burscough Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to The Paddock via Bus Station in around 2h 21m.

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