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The average train between Rotherham and Bolton takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Rotherham 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 12m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rotherham to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express9h 32m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 51m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 54m.

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