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London to Sandbach train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Sandbach

Showing times and prices for 28 Jan

Cheapest price

£82

Average price

£140

Fastest journey

2 h 12 m

Average duration

2 h 37 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

237 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Sandbach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Sandbach will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave London for Sandbach every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 237 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Avanti West Coast
08:412h12
London
10:53Sandbach
£821One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
04:353h18
London
07:53Sandbach
£1681One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
04:312h22
London
06:53Sandbach
£1691One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for London to Sandbach

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Sandbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £45.

Distance: 237 km

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£62

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2h 21m

Average total duration

1h 51m

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Live departures

London to Sandbach train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Sandbach trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 28 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 18:04
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
avanti_west_coast04:31 London
2h22
06:53 Sandbach0 changesdirect
avanti_west_coast04:35 London
3h18
07:53 Sandbach0 changesdirect
avanti_west_coast08:41 London
2h12
10:53 Sandbach0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Sandbach

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Trains from London to Sandbach run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 2h 20m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance
237 km
Average train duration
1h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
£45
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
2h 20m
First train
05:10
Last train
21:51
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10

Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London to Sandbach trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Sandbach from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
£22
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: London to Sandbach train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Sandbach 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 Sandbach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London to Sandbach can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £45, while the average price tends to be around £98.
The train journey from London to Sandbach covers a distance of 237 km and takes approximately 2h 20m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from London to Sandbach is 237 km.
The first train from London to Sandbach leaves at 5:10.
The last train from London to Sandbach departs at 21:51.
Trains from London to Sandbach run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Sandbach.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London to Sandbach.
To get from London to Sandbach, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from London to Sandbach.
The train station in London that goes to Sandbach is London Euston (EUS), and it arrives at Sandbach station (SDB).
The cheapest way to get from London to Sandbach is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from London to Sandbach in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Sandbach offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with scenic stretches as the route leaves London and travels through the rolling landscapes of the Midlands and Cheshire.
A day trip from London to Sandbach is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 20m, and trains run 3 times per day.
A day or two in Sandbach is typically sufficient to explore its historic sites, such as the Saxon Crosses, and enjoy the local markets and dining options.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Sandbach.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Sandbach

London
Sandbach
The major train station for departures in London is London Euston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Euston for your trip from London to Sandbach.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
  • Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Nando's
  • The Signal Box
  • Delice de France
  • Tortilla
  • Starbucks
  • AMT Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Camden Food Co.
  • & many more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
  • Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Euston
  • The Wesley Euston Hotel
  • Travelodge London Central Euston
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
  • Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Public transport options for London Euston
  • Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
  • Overground lines: Watford DC
  • Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
  • Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Waterloo
  • Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
  • Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:30 - 21:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Level access from street to London Overground platforms only. Use the Station Approach entrance for southbound platform. Use the Selborne Road entrance for northbound platform. Step-free interchange between London Overground platforms requires a 200m journey via street.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
  • Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Walthamstow Central
  • Onward travel information: London buses operate from outside the station
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop Q in Selborne Road for northbound services to Chingford Use Bus stop W in Selborne Road for southbound services to Liverpool Street Use Bus stop C in Walthamstow Central bus Station for Eastbound services to Barking Use Bus stop W in Selborne Road for Westbound services to Walthamstow Central (terminating point)
  • Metro: London Underground Victoria Line services

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