The average train between Rotherham and Bolton takes 2h 11m 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.
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 9:45 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Rotherham to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Rotherham to Bolton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Rotherham and Bolton is 73.2 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 54m.
