The average train between Sunderland and Clitheroe takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 every 2 hours between Sunderland and Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Sunderland to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Sunderland to Clitheroe train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Clitheroe is 132.9 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Clitheroe via Newcastle, Leeds, and Blackburn in around 5h 17m.