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How to get fromCardiff to Clitheroeby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Clitheroe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to ClitheroetrainRochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    5h 40m
    £55–121

  2. Drive 202 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Clitheroecar202 mi
    4h 16m
    £50–72

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusX43
    7h 1m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCWL - MAN
    8h
    £72–197

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 52m
    £54–160

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusX43
    8h 21m

Cardiff to Clitheroe by train and tram

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 40m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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