- Must visit
Shuttleworth Collection
Shuttleworth’s main exhibition space shows vintage aircraft, vehicles and engineering in a well-curated setting near Sandy.
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Overview: Train from Huntingdon to Sandy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Huntingdon to Sandy run on average 6 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:47 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Huntingdon to Sandy trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Huntingdon to Sandy.
The cost of a train ticket from Huntingdon to Sandy can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £9.
The train journey from Huntingdon to Sandy covers a distance of 23 km and takes approximately 15m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Huntingdon to Sandy is 23 km.
The first train from Huntingdon to Sandy leaves at 0:05.
The last train from Huntingdon to Sandy departs at 23:47.
Trains from Huntingdon to Sandy run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Huntingdon and Sandy. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
Why should you book Huntingdon to Sandy trains with Omio?
Thameslink operates all trains services from Huntingdon to Sandy.
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Train companies: Thameslink from Huntingdon to Sandy trainsThameslink trains will get you between Huntingdon and Sandy from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
15m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£9
Thameslink frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Huntingdon and Sandy
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Huntingdon to Sandy.
There is no night train service from Huntingdon to Sandy.
Complete guide to Sandy
Things to do in Sandy
Discover the best of Sandy — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sandy trip today.
- Recommended
Sandy Town Museum
Compact local museum on Sandy’s past, with displays on archaeology, everyday life and the town’s growth.
- Recommended
The Swiss Garden
Working Swiss garden and museum with displays on alpine plants, geology and landscape design in Old Warden.
- Must visit
RSPB The Lodge
Large RSPB reserve with heath, woodland and trails. It is one of Sandy’s best places for walking, wildlife and views.
- Recommended
Priory Country Park
Popular riverside country park with open meadows, woodland paths and family-friendly walking close to Sandy centre.
- Recommended
Swiss Garden
Attractive public gardens around the house at Old Warden, known for varied planting and a relaxed estate setting.
- Vegetarian
Bedfordshire Clanger (sweet version)
A Bedfordshire speciality: flaky suet pastry filled with spiced currants. Traditionally eaten warm and closely linked to county baking heritage.
Bedfordshire Clanger
The better-known savoury-and-sweet Bedfordshire Clanger, with meat at one end and jam or fruit at the other. A practical farm workers’ meal from the county.
Bedfordshire Sausages
Traditional county sausages made with pork and sage. They are a long-standing local butchers’ staple across Bedfordshire and the surrounding area.
La Piazza
Established Italian restaurant offering pasta, pizza and grilled dishes in a comfortable, family-friendly environment.
Ruchi Indian Restaurant
Casual Indian restaurant in Sandy known for classic curries, grilled dishes and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.
The Bell
Traditional pub in Sandy serving British favourites and drinks in a relaxed, historic setting popular with locals.
Pound sterling (£)
Sandy is moderate for UK travel, with typical small-town prices for meals and coffee. Accommodation nearby can raise overall costs versus cheaper rural areas.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Thameslink OnTrack
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £1.75
- Day pass
- £16.60
To the city centre
Sandy railway station -> City Thameslink, London
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Buy your rail ticket before boarding at Sandy to avoid penalty fares. Sandy is outside the London contactless area for rail journeys.
- In London, contactless and Oyster work on buses, Tube, DLR, trams and many National Rail services within the contactless area.
Plan your visit to Sandy
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Sandy.
The train journey from Huntingdon to Sandy offers pleasant views of the English countryside, with glimpses of rolling fields and quaint rural landscapes, making it a moderately scenic route.
FAQs: Huntingdon to Sandy train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huntingdon to Sandy by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sandy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Huntingdon to Sandy in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Huntingdon to Sandy.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Huntingdon and Sandy
Most Huntingdon to Sandy trains use the Huntingdon to Sandy station pair. Use this guide to compare Huntingdon and Sandy train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Huntingdon
Arrival train stations in Sandy
Which Huntingdon station do trains to Sandy leave from?
Trains from Huntingdon to Sandy leave from Huntingdon. The station is from Huntingdon city centre at Huntingdon station, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP.
HuntingdonHuntingdon station, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP
City-centre transport
Getting to Huntingdon from Huntingdon city centre
Bus904 · 3m · £2 · every ~1 min
Huntingdon train station facilities and services
Huntingdon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Huntingdon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Huntingdon. ATMs are available at Huntingdon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Huntingdon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Huntingdon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Huntingdon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Huntingdon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Sandy station do trains from Huntingdon arrive at?
Trains from Huntingdon to Sandy arrive at Sandy. Sandy is 1 km from Sandy city centre.
SandySandy station, Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW
Sandy train station facilities and services
Sandy has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sandy.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sandy.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sandy: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sandy: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sandy: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Level access to platform 2 (to Peterborough) via main entrance. Long ramp (approx 400m) from separate entrance to platform 1 (to London). Access between platforms via street, steep in places. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Train stations for Huntingdon to Sandy
Check train stations information for Huntingdon and Sandy, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Huntingdon that goes to Sandy is Huntingdon, and it arrives at Sandy.
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