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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 $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bolton to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Bolton to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Sheffield:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Sheffield costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 21m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $34 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G89877+W846536:36 AM 1h33 Bolton station (BON) 8:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G89877+W84653
6:36 AM 1h33 Bolton station (BON) 8:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G89878+W84658
7:38 AM 1h31 Bolton station (BON) 9:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G89881+W84665
8:37 AM 1h32 Bolton station (BON) 10:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - P24162+
C043508:58 AM 1h34 Bolton station (BON) 10:32 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - P24154+C04344
6:58 AM 1h36 Bolton station (BON) 8:34 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Sheffield:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Sheffield costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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