The average train between Rugby and Clitheroe takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Rugby to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Rugby to Clitheroe train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Rugby and Clitheroe is 182.8 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 38m.