The average train between Atherton and Clitheroe takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton 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 Atherton and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherton is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Atherton to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Atherton station.
Atherton to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Atherton to Clitheroe train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Atherton and Clitheroe is 38.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Atherton to Clitheroe via Salford Crescent in around 2h 16m.