The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Rufford
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Rufford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Rufford will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 3 trains that leave Preston for Rufford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Rufford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Rufford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£3 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Rufford train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Rufford trains for today, Wednesday 11 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:10 Preston | 0h19 | 17:29 Rufford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:10 Preston | 0h19 | 19:29 Rufford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 12 February | |||||
![]() | 08:11 Preston | 0h19 | 08:30 Rufford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:10 Preston | 0h19 | 10:29 Rufford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Rufford
Trains from Preston to Rufford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 19m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Preston to Rufford trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and Rufford from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Rufford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Rufford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rufford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Rufford
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Level access to both platforms from Station road up a 5 metre ramp or, from the car park up ramped car park entrance then 30 metres walk to platforms or, up 8 steps then along 20 metres walkway to platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the Station Car Park.
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