The average train between St Helens and Clitheroe takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
St Helens to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your St Helens to Clitheroe train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between St Helens and Clitheroe is 51.3 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Clitheroe via Preston and Blackburn in around 2h 30m.