What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Clitheroe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Park Street via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Clitheroe?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Clitheroe via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Clitheroe?

The distance between Cardiff and Clitheroe is 205 miles. The road distance is 203.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Clitheroe without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Clitheroe bus from?

Cardiff to Clitheroe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Clitheroe train from?

Cardiff to Clitheroe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Clitheroe?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Clitheroe bus arrive?

Cardiff to Clitheroe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Clitheroe train arrive?

Cardiff to Clitheroe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Clitheroe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Clitheroe is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cardiff to Clitheroe.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Clitheroe?

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Where can I stay near Clitheroe?

There are 993+ hotels available in Clitheroe.

Cardiff to Clitheroe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroetrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
5h 41m
£81–139
Drive 202 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Clitheroecar 202 mi
4h 17m
£51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 40m
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroetrain
6h 49m
£115–175

Cardiff to Clitheroe by train and tram

104Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe.

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Distance: 204.1 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Clitheroe, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Park Street via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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