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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Sheffield:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Sheffield costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Sheffield
How to get from Bolton to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 AM5h55Bolton1:45 PMSheffield$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:50 AM5h55Bolton1:45 PMSheffield$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:50 AM5h55Bolton1:45 PMSheffield$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:30 AM6h30Bolton6:00 PMSheffield$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Sheffield:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Sheffield costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway to go to Sheffield by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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