The average train between Portsmouth and Clitheroe takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Clitheroe station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Portsmouth to Clitheroe train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Clitheroe train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Portsmouth to Clitheroe train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Clitheroe is 352.5 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Clitheroe via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Bolton in around 6h 25m.