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

The cheapest way to get from Clitheroe to Preston is to line 280 bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Clitheroe to Preston is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Clitheroe and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Street and arriving at Percy Street. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Clitheroe and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Preston. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe and arriving at Preston via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Clitheroe to Preston?

The distance between Clitheroe and Preston is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Preston without a car is to line 280 bus which takes 49 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The line 280 bus from Park Street to Percy Street takes 49 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Clitheroe to Preston bus from?

Clitheroe to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Park Street station.

Where do I catch the Clitheroe to Preston train from?

Clitheroe to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.

Train or bus from Clitheroe to Preston?

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Preston is to line 280 bus which takes 49 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £16 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Clitheroe to Preston bus arrive?

Clitheroe to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Percy Street station.

Where does the Clitheroe to Preston train arrive?

Clitheroe to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.

Can I drive from Clitheroe to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Clitheroe to Preston is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Clitheroe to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Clitheroe to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 280 bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Clitheroe to Preston by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 280 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Park Street to Percy Street280
49 min
£2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Clitheroe to BlackburnClitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the train from Blackburn to PrestonColne - Preston / ...
1h 10m
£6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Clitheroe to Preston17.5 mi
25 min
£40–55
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Clitheroe to Preston17.5 mi
25 min
£5–7
Line 22 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Station22
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Stand152
1h 29m

Clitheroe to Preston by bus

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Clitheroe, England and Preston, England?

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Park Street to Percy Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clitheroe to Preston via Blackburn in around 1h 10m.

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