The average train between Inverness and Clitheroe takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Clitheroe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
Inverness to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Inverness to Clitheroe train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Clitheroe is 417.6 km. The road distance is 631 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Clitheroe via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Blackburn in around 8h 10m.