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The average train between Bolton and Sheffield takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton to Sheffield. 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 42m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bolton to Sheffield train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bolton and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways1h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways1h 27m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 33m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 53.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Sheffield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 31m.

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