What is the cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotherham to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Bolton?

The distance between Rotherham and Bolton is 59 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

How do I travel from Rotherham to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Rotherham to Bolton?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Rotherham to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Bolton bus from?

Rotherham to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Bolton train from?

Rotherham to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Bolton?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Rotherham to Bolton bus arrive?

Rotherham to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rotherham to Bolton train arrive?

Rotherham to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Bolton is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Rotherham to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotherham to Bolton?

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Rotherham to Bolton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 54m
£21–47
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
3h 51m
£7–10
Drive 55.9 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Boltoncar 55.9 mi
1h 14m
£14–20

Rotherham to Bolton by train

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Distance: 59.1 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Shiffnall Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 51m.

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