The average train between Birmingham and Clitheroe takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 every 2 hours between Birmingham and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Birmingham to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Birmingham to Clitheroe train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Clitheroe is 157.6 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.