The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Clitheroe takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Clitheroe train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Clitheroe is 97 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 56m.