The average train between Cardiff and Clitheroe takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. 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.
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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Cardiff to Clitheroe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Clitheroe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Cardiff to Clitheroe train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Clitheroe is 270.5 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 38m.