Clitheroe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clitheroe

With a population of 15,024, Clitheroe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Clitheroe to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Clitheroe

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rum Fox Ltd. (Sawley Rd) and Eight at Gazegill By Doug Crampton (Cross Hill Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Clitheroe

Clitheroe in March
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clitheroe in March
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Clitheroe

Plane

Although Clitheroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 30 miles from Clitheroe. The shortest domestic flight to Clitheroe departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Clitheroe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Clitheroe to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £43 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Clitheroe Whalley is the busiest station in Clitheroe. Another popular train station is Clitheroe, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Clitheroe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 189 miles from Clitheroe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clitheroe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Clitheroe takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Clitheroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 30 miles from Clitheroe. The shortest domestic flight to Clitheroe departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Clitheroe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Clitheroe to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £43 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Clitheroe Whalley is the busiest station in Clitheroe. Another popular train station is Clitheroe, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Clitheroe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 189 miles from Clitheroe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clitheroe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Clitheroe takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Clitheroe

Airlines serving Clitheroe

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clitheroe

Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clitheroe

Most booked hotels in Clitheroe

The Assheton Arms
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£103+
1823 Spinning Block
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Calf's Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Mitton Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Foxfields Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£72+

Hiring a car in Clitheroe

Hiring a car in Clitheroe costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Clitheroe.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Clitheroe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Clitheroe, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Clitheroe costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Clitheroe.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Clitheroe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Clitheroe, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.