Preston to Clitheroe by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Preston to Clitheroe? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 24 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Preston and Clitheroe

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$12.80, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Preston and Clitheroe

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Preston to Clitheroe by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:05

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:57

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:44

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:02

  • Average number of daily trains: 63 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 10 minutes

Train duration for trips from Preston to Clitheroe

The swiftest journey time on this route is 45 minutes, crossing a total distance of 24 kilometres.

Booking Preston to Clitheroe trains in advance

Booking your Preston to Clitheroe tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Preston and Clitheroe by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Learn even more about travelling from Preston to Clitheroe by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Clitheroe.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Preston and Clitheroe by train?

The train journey from Preston to Clitheroe covers 24 kilometres in total.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Preston to Clitheroe?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at AU$12.80. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

How far in advance can I book my Preston to Clitheroe train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 5 months in advance.

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

The fastest jouney takes 45 minutes.