The average train between Runcorn and Clitheroe takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Runcorn to Clitheroe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Runcorn to Clitheroe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Runcorn to Clitheroe train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Clitheroe is 62.3 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Clitheroe via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 17m.