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Cardiff to Clitheroe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Clitheroe takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

5h 28m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  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 35m
£69–114

Cardiff to Clitheroe train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Clitheroe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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 35m.

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