The average train between Clitheroe and Cardiff takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Clitheroe to Cardiff. 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 Clitheroe and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clitheroe is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe station and arriving at Cardiff station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Clitheroe to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.
Clitheroe to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Clitheroe to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Clitheroe and Cardiff is 270.5 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Clitheroe to Cardiff Central via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 31m.