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How to get fromCardiff to Clitheroeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroetrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    5h 37m
    £82–139

  2. Drive 202 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Clitheroecar car 202 mi
    4h 17m
    £49–71

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    7h 8m

  4. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 37m
    £72–138

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    8h 18m

Cardiff to Clitheroe by train and tram

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Clitheroe, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Park Street via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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