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Shuttleworth Collection
Working museum centred on historic aircraft and flying displays. A strong day trip from Arlesey for aviation history and engineering interest.
Take a train from Sandy to Arlesey and enjoy the approximately 14 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:56.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
First train 0:26 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sandy to Arlesey 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 Arlesey, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sandy to Arlesey trains use the Sandy to Arlesey station pair. Use this guide to compare Sandy and Arlesey train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Sandy.
Ticket office support is available at Sandy.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sandy: Parking, WC.
Available at Sandy: Bike Parking.
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.
Arlesey is 2 km from Arlesey city centre. Public transport options include:
Arlesey has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Arlesey.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arlesey: Parking.
Available at Arlesey: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arlesey: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. No step-free access between platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is by the steps leading to platform 1. 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, 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.
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