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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Clitheroe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Clitheroe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Clitheroe:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Clitheroe costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Clitheroe take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
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How to get from Manchester to Clitheroe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Clitheroe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:43 AM1h18Manchester1:01 PMClitheroe$91One-way0 transfers
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11:43 AM1h18Manchester1:01 PMClitheroe$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:45 AM1h15Manchester10:00 AMClitheroe$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Clitheroe:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Clitheroe costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Clitheroe take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Clitheroe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Clitheroe station (CLH).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Burnley, Bus Station.
- Travel with The Burnley Bus Company, Bee Network to go to Clitheroe by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Clitheroe by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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