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Trip Overview

The average train between Clitheroe and Leicester takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Clitheroe to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 53m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

best
  1. Take the train from Clitheroe to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
4h
£54–96

Clitheroe to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Clitheroe and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clitheroe is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Clitheroe to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Clitheroe to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Clitheroe, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Clitheroe to Leicester via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 4h.

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