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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Bolton takes 1h 32m 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.

1h 32m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sheffield to Bolton train times

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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 26m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 38m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 26m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 34m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 31m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Bolton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sheffield to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Bolton via Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 22m.

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