The average train between Clitheroe and Preston takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Clitheroe to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 Preston at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Preston. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe station and arriving at Preston station via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Clitheroe to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.
Clitheroe to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Clitheroe to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Clitheroe and Preston is 23.1 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Clitheroe to Preston via Blackburn in around 1h 11m.