The average train between Exeter and Clitheroe takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 every 3 hours between Exeter and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Exeter to Clitheroe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Clitheroe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Exeter to Clitheroe train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Exeter and Clitheroe is 357.8 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Clitheroe via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Blackburn in around 6h 55m.