The average train between Shrewsbury and Clitheroe takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Shrewsbury to Clitheroe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Clitheroe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Clitheroe train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Clitheroe is 130.7 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Printworks, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 45m.