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 The Spread Eagle Inn (Sawley) are great picks.

When to visit Clitheroe

Clitheroe in August
Estimated hotel price
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clitheroe in August
Estimated hotel price
£87
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 48 km from Clitheroe. The shortest domestic flight to Clitheroe departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Clitheroe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Clitheroe to Leeds takes 1h 00m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £11 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Clitheroe Whalley is the busiest station in Clitheroe. Another popular train station is Clitheroe, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Clitheroe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 305 km 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Clitheroe takes 72 km and will cost you around £7. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Clitheroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 48 km from Clitheroe. The shortest domestic flight to Clitheroe departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Clitheroe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Clitheroe to Leeds takes 1h 00m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £11 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Clitheroe Whalley is the busiest station in Clitheroe. Another popular train station is Clitheroe, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Clitheroe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 305 km 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Clitheroe takes 72 km and will cost you around £7. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Clitheroe

Airlines serving Clitheroe

Lufthansa
Good (4,575 reviews)
KLM
Good (851 reviews)
SWISS
Good (919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,399 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,924 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,662 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (886 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clitheroe

Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clitheroe

Most booked hotels in Clitheroe

Assheton Arms
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£100+
1823 Spinning Block
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Calf's Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Mitton Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Foxfields Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£73+

Hiring a car in Clitheroe

Hiring a car in Clitheroe costs £23 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Clitheroe.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.93 and £23.91. The most frequently booked car type in Clitheroe is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Clitheroe costs £23 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Clitheroe.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.93 and £23.91. The most frequently booked car type in Clitheroe is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.