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The average train between Sheffield and Bolton takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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.

1h 33m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sheffield to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 38m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 27m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 34m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 31m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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.

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  • Distance: 53.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Bolton via Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 22m.

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