Barnsley to Bolton Trains

Barnsley to Bolton trains

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The average train between Barnsley and Bolton takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley 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.

2h 15m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 14m

£20–45

Barnsley to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Bolton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:10 PM → 7:08 PM
1h 57m • 2 changes
5:42 PM → 7:39 PM
1h 57m • 2 changes
6:10 PM → 8:07 PM
1h 57m • 2 changes
6:39 PM → 8:37 PM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:22 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:42 AM → 11:42 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 8m • 2 changes
10:41 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 1m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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