Cardiff to Clitheroe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Clitheroe takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Clitheroe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 33m
Duration: 211 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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5h 40m

£61–115

Cardiff to Clitheroe train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:42 PM → 6:33 AM
Arrives next day
11h 51m • 3 changes
9:11 PM → 8:00 AM
Arrives next day
10h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:30 AM
4h 55m • 3 changes
5:49 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Clitheroe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.