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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Clitheroe is to line 280 bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Clitheroe is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Clitheroe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lancaster Road and arriving at Park Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Clitheroe?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Clitheroe via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Preston to Clitheroe?

The distance between Preston and Clitheroe is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Clitheroe without a car is to line 280 bus which takes 44 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The line 280 bus from Lancaster Road to Park Street takes 44 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Clitheroe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Clitheroe train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Clitheroe?

The best way to get from Preston to Clitheroe is to line 280 bus which takes 44 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £15 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Preston to Clitheroe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Clitheroe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Clitheroe?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Clitheroe is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Preston to Clitheroe.

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

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Where can I stay near Clitheroe?

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Preston to Clitheroe - 4 ways to travel via train, line 280 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Line 280 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lancaster Road to Park Street280
44 min
£2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to BlackburnPreston - Colne / ...
2. Take the train from Blackburn to ClitheroeRochdale - Clitheroe / ...
1h 33m
£7–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Clitheroe17.4 mi
26 min
£40–50
Drive 17.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Clitheroe17.4 mi
26 min
£5–7

Preston to Clitheroe by bus

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Distance: 17.3 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Lancaster Road to Park Street hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Clitheroe via Blackburn in around 1h 33m.

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