Trains from Sandbach
to Reading
From £49.40
Sandbach to Readingby train on average takes 3 hrs 20 mins
Sandbach to Reading one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £49.40
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 24 minutes
- First train leaves Sandbach at 06:15
- Last train leaves Sandbach at 20:51
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Sandbach to Reading train times
| Last updated: 01:12:29
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:15 Sandbach On Time | 09:41 Reading On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 26m, 3 changes | ||
06:15 Sandbach On Time | 09:43 Reading On Time | Advance, Northern | 3h 28m, 2 changes | ||
06:51 Sandbach On Time | 10:07 Reading On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 16m, 2 changes | ||
07:32 Sandbach On Time | 10:45 Reading On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 13m, 2 changes | ||
07:52 Sandbach On Time | 11:11 Reading On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 19m, 3 changes |
Station Message
From 7 March 2021, this station will transfer the phone payment parking service from APCOA to RingGo. Find out more at www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/car-parking
Sandbach facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Waiting room on Platforms 2/3
Waiting room available during booking office hours, shelters at all times.
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Front of station
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Car Parking Charge £3.00 per day
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - NameStation Car Park
- Spaces45
- ChargesDaily: £2.20
Weekly: £8.80
Monthly: £34.00
Annual: £352.00
Note:Daily Charge: £2.20 Up to 2 hours (no return) £0.60 Up to 4 hours (no return) £1.10 Overnight Parking (1600-0759) £0.60
- Number Accessible Spaces4
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces20
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Platform 1
- Annotation
10 hoops
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 13:00
Sat 07:20 to 13:50 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesCrewe
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
stepped footbridge to Manchester platform. Contact Customer Relations for advice about alternative accessible transport or the nearest fully step-free station.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Reading facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GW
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- Accessible toiletsYes
Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: shop@disabilityrightsuk.org, website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiYes
Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station.
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
At the North side of the station
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- Accessible toiletsYes
Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: shop@disabilityrightsuk.org, website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/
- Wifi
- Annotation
Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station.
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 000 125 - AvailableNo
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Name: Station Car Park
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
Name: Multi Storey Car Park
Spaces: 1387
Number Accessible Spaces: 14
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:Accessible ticket machine is available at the car park. step free access from the car park to the station via a lift.
Cctv: NoWebsite
http://www.apcoa.co.ukOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £23.70
Weekly: £118.50
Monthly: £215.00
Three Monthly: £565.50
Annual: £1,805.50
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces344
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Annotation
Cycles can be carried free of charge,restrictions apply and you need to make a reservation up to two hours before the train leaves the station it is starting from. Please see our Cycling by train leaflet.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Staff assistance is available; please request assistance from any member of staff if you have not booked assistance in advance.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Low-level accessible counter are located at the ticket office. All counters have hearing loop fitted.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible Public Telephones
Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: shop@disabilityrightsuk.org, website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/
- Step Free Access
platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Set- Down / Pick up Points are available at the station entrance by the Rail air link lounge. Assisted travel meeting point - Customer Help desk main concourse. Please notify a member of staff.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
