Bolton to Sheffield train with Transpennine Express

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Cheap train tickets from Bolton to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Cheapest

£33

Average

£33

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C01417

10:321h37

Bolton station (BON)

12:09Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

1 change

Cheapest

W46625

10:582h09

Bolton station (BON)

13:07Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

1 change

Cheapest

W46625

10:582h06

Bolton station (BON)

13:04Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

W46623

09:582h05

Bolton station (BON)

12:03Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

W46731

12:351h33

Bolton station (BON)

14:08Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

1 change

Bolton to Sheffield train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 26 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Northern Rail W46623 Northern RailW46623	09:58 Bolton station (BON)	2h05	12:03 Sheffield station (SHF)	2 changes
Transpennine Express C01417 Northern RailC01417	10:32 Bolton station (BON)	1h37	12:09 Sheffield station (SHF)	1 change
Transpennine Express W46625 Northern RailW46625	10:58 Bolton station (BON)	2h09	13:07 Sheffield station (SHF)	1 change
Northern Rail W46625 Northern RailW46625	10:58 Bolton station (BON)	2h06	13:04 Sheffield station (SHF)	2 changes
Transpennine Express W46731 Northern RailW46731	12:35 Bolton station (BON)	1h33	14:08 Sheffield station (SHF)	1 change

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Train times from Bolton to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 33 m

Average

1 h 54 m

Trains per day

Distance

68 km

To travel from Bolton to Sheffield you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

W46731

12:351h33

Bolton station (BON)

14:08Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

1 change

C01417

10:321h37

Bolton station (BON)

12:09Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

1 change

W46623

09:582h05

Bolton station (BON)

12:03Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

2 changes

W46625

10:582h06

Bolton station (BON)

13:04Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

2 changes

W46625

10:582h09

Bolton station (BON)

13:07Sheffield station (SHF)

£331One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bolton to Sheffield

Trains from Bolton to Sheffield run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £5

Distance

67 km

Average train duration

1h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 32m

First train

03:19

Last train

22:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £5

Train providers: TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) trains Bolton to Sheffield

You can travel by train from Bolton to Sheffield with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) for as low as £20. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Bolton to Sheffield train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: £20

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Bolton to Sheffield train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: £29

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Sheffield from Bolton. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Bolton to Sheffield train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: £29
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 19 a day

FAQs: Bolton to Sheffield train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bolton to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Sheffield.

Cheap train tickets from Bolton to Sheffield can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bolton to Sheffield is £29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Bolton to Sheffield train time is 1 h 32 min covering the 42 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Bolton to Sheffield leaves at 03: 19. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Bolton to Sheffield leaves at 23: 21.

There are 6 trains a day from Bolton to Sheffield which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Sheffield. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Bolton to Sheffield.

For the journey from Bolton to Sheffield you can take a train with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Bolton to Sheffield on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 21.

A day trip to Sheffield from Bolton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Bolton to Sheffield is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bolton and Sheffield including taking a train or coach.