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About Sandbach (SDB) Train Station

Station managed by: Northern

Sandbach station
Station Road
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 3JG

Sandbach Station can be found on Station Road in Sandbach as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Sandbach Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Sandbach Station

Exploring Sandbach Train Station

Nestled in the heart of Cheshire, Sandbach Train Station serves as a quaint yet crucial point in the UK's expansive rail network. Whether you're a local commuter or a first-time visitor, Sandbach provides a charming starting point for your journey. Known for its Tudor-style architecture and historical charm, the town surrounding the station makes for a picturesque stopover, steeped in character and history.

Facilities and Amenities at Sandbach Station

Despite its small size, Sandbach Train Station offers a variety of facilities to ensure a convenient travel experience. The station features a ticket office open from Monday to Saturday, with ticket machines available for those who prefer quick service or need to collect tickets purchased online. Accessibility is a priority here, with induction loops, step-free access to certain areas, and accessible ticket machines to assist passengers with limited mobility. However, there are some limitations, such as the absence of public Wi-Fi, cashpoints, and refreshment facilities. Travellers will also find no waiting rooms or toilets at the station, so it's advisable to plan accordingly before embarking on your journey.

Onward Travel Options

For those looking to venture beyond the station, travel links from Sandbach connect you seamlessly to other transport modes. Positioned at the front of the station, a rail replacement service departs during times of disruption, ensuring continuity in travel plans. For those preferring road transport, taxis can be booked through platforms like Northern Railway's Cab4You service. Buses serve local routes to Middlewich, Winsford, and Sandbach town centre, with convenient stops just 100 yards away on London Road.

Popular Travel Routes

Sandbach offers numerous possibilities for those seeking memorable journeys across the region. With direct train connections to bustling urban centres and serene local spots, travellers can head to destinations such as Manchester, Crewe, or Chester. The journey to Crewe is a breeze for connections to the rest of the UK or invigorating urban exploration. Elevate your travel game with routes to Manchester Piccadilly or take a leisurely ride to the historical city of Chester. For those with a longer journey in mind, you can even make your way to bustling hubs like London Euston or further afield to Birmingham New Street.

Your Ticket to the World Awaits

With all this information on Sandbach Train Station, you're geared up and ready to go. Whether you're headed to the countryside or the city, the station serves as the perfect springboard for your adventures. Don't forget to book your rail tickets in advance to ensure a seamless journey. With its advantageous connections and hearty local aura, Sandbach Train Station truly is a gem in the travel landscape of the UK. Embrace the ease of travel and start your next adventure from Sandbach.

Sandbach Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:30 to 13:00
Saturday:07:25 to 13:50
Sunday:
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060

Customer informationNo
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:30 to 13:00
Saturday:07:25 to 13:50
Sunday:
Customer help pointsNo
Customer services notes

08002006060

Luggage storageNo
Lost property
Monday to Sunday:07:00 to 22:00

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

  • 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 barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Sandbach
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces4
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:30 to 13:00
Saturday:07:25 to 13:50
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointNo
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Sandbach
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorNone
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces45
Accessible spaces4
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVNo
Parking charges
Note<p>Up to 2 hours (No Return) £2</p>
Daily£3.00
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces20

10 hoops

Platform 1

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredYes
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information

Available

Not available at this station.

Transport Links to and from Sandbach Station

All you need to know about Sandbach's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Front of station

Buses to Middlewich, Winsford and Sandbach town centre (1 mile) from London Road junction with Station Road (100 yards). Busline 0871 200 2233

Available

Not available at this station.

Live Departures and arrivals from Sandbach Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Sandbach station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from CreweNorthern16:232On time
from Manchester PiccadillyNorthern16:321On time
from Manchester PiccadillyNorthern16:511On time
from CreweNorthern16:532On time
from CreweNorthern17:222On time
from Manchester PiccadillyNorthern17:321On time
from CreweNorthern17:532On time
from Manchester PiccadillyNorthern17:571On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to Manchester PiccadillyNorthern16:232On time
to CreweNorthern16:321On time
to CreweNorthern16:511On time
to Manchester PiccadillyNorthern16:532On time
to Manchester PiccadillyNorthern17:222On time
to CreweNorthern17:321On time
to Manchester PiccadillyNorthern17:532On time
to CreweNorthern17:581On time