How to get toClitheroe Castle Museumcar-free

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Visit Clitheroe Castle Museum car-free

Visit by bus for just £3 each way. Most buses in England are offering £3 single fares until March 2027. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

It’s easy to reach the Castle Museum, as it is in the middle of Clitheroe, right beside the train station.

There are direct trains to Clitheroe from Blackburn (about 25 mins), Bolton (55 mins), Manchester Victoria (70 mins), other Manchester stations and Rochdale (100 mins).

There are frequent buses from around Lancashire. Buses stop at the entrance from Burnley (bus M2, and bus C4), Blackburn (bus 22) and Preston (bus 280). Other buses call at Clitheroe from Burnley (bus 64) and the Ribble Valley (buses 64, 66 and 67).

Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.

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Enjoy 10% off entry when you use Transdev buses and ask the driver for a Transdev Treats voucher.

Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains.

About Clitheroe Castle Museum

Uncover local natural and social history at the 200 year old house and 800 year old castle.

For any queries about visiting contact Clitheroe Castle Museum on 01200 424 568 or [email protected]

Address: Clitheroe Castle Museum, Castle Hill, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BA. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.