The average train between Crewe and Clitheroe takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe 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 Crewe and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crewe is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Crewe to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Crewe to Clitheroe train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Crewe and Clitheroe is 85.5 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Clitheroe via Preston and Blackburn in around 2h 36m.