The average train between Clitheroe and Edinburgh takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Clitheroe to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clitheroe is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackburn and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 28m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Clitheroe to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Clitheroe to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Clitheroe to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Clitheroe and Edinburgh is 237.4 km. The road distance is 342 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.