The average train between Clitheroe and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Clitheroe to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Clitheroe to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.
Clitheroe to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Clitheroe to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Clitheroe and Stoke-on-Trent is 97 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Clitheroe to Stoke-on-Trent via Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 11m.