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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Clitheroe to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clitheroe to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clitheroe to Edinburgh will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 2 trains that leave Clitheroe for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 237 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Clitheroe to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Clitheroe to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £152.
Distance: 237 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£77 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Clitheroe to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Clitheroe to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:21 Clitheroe | 4h16 | 10:37 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:22 Clitheroe | 3h58 | 11:20 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Clitheroe to Edinburgh
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Trains from Clitheroe to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) from Clitheroe to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Clitheroe and Edinburgh from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Clitheroe to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clitheroe to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Clitheroe and Edinburgh
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Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Manchester platform: Level access via gate from station front. Hellifield platform: step free access via gentle slope from Kirkmoor Road and Gas House Lane.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stands 9 & 10 in the Bus Interchange
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and roadbridge connecting both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Near Carpark
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the car park entrance, Platform 2
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