The average train between Bolton and Rotherham takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Rotherham. 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 Bolton and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Rotherham station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Bolton to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Bolton to Rotherham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bolton and Rotherham is 73.2 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 2m.
