The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Clitheroe
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Clitheroe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Clitheroe will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Clitheroe 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 24 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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 and train for Preston to Clitheroe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Clitheroe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 24 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Clitheroe train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Clitheroe trains for tomorrow, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:44 Preston | 0h50 | 05:34 Clitheroe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:44 Preston | 1h15 | 09:59 Clitheroe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Clitheroe
Trains from Preston to Clitheroe run on average 3 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 46m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 22:42 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Preston to Clitheroe trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and Clitheroe from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Clitheroe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Clitheroe 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 Clitheroe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Clitheroe
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
- 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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