The average train between Preston and Clitheroe takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Preston to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Preston to Clitheroe train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Preston and Clitheroe is 23.1 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Clitheroe via Blackburn in around 1h 32m.