The average train between Stafford and Clitheroe takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Stafford to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Clitheroe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Clitheroe station.
Book your Stafford to Clitheroe train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stafford and Clitheroe is 119.5 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Clitheroe via Preston and Blackburn in around 2h 58m.