The average train between Sheffield and Bolton takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Sheffield to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Sheffield to Bolton train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sheffield and Bolton is 67.8 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Bolton via Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 22m.