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How to get fromBolton to Rotherhamby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Rotherham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 2m
    £21–47

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk079
    4h 3m
    £6–10

  3. Drive 56 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Rotherhamcar car 56 mi
    1h 14m
    £14–20

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C4 to Corporation Street/Bridge Streetbus bus 73 / ...
    2h 2m
    £22–47

Bolton to Rotherham by train

Calendar219Weekly Trains
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Westgate/Main Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 4h 3m.

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