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Stafford to Clitheroe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stafford and Clitheroe takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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.

3h 25m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain train
  3. Take the train from Blackburn to Clitheroetrain train
2h 58m
£33–55

Stafford to Clitheroe train times

Trains run hourly between Stafford and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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.

Map of how to get from Stafford to Clitheroe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 97.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Clitheroe via Preston and Blackburn in around 2h 58m.

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