Trains from Sandbach
to Lancaster
From £14.40
Sandbach to Lancasterby train on average takes 1 hrs 33 mins
Sandbach to Lancaster one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £14.40
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Sandbach at 06:51
- Last train leaves Sandbach at 21:51
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Sandbach to Lancaster train times
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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
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Waiting room on Platforms 2/3
Waiting room available during booking office hours, shelters at all times.
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Front of station
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Car Parking Charge £3.00 per day
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
NameStation Car Park
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Spaces45
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ChargesDaily: £3.00
Note:Up to 2 hours ( No Return) £2
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Number Accessible Spaces4
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces20
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
Platform 1
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Annotation
10 hoops
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 13:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesCrewe
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Accessible toiletsNo
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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
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Lancaster facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineNo
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
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ShopsYes
News agent
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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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
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/LA1 5NW -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces165
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces6
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces188
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands
Platform 3 (middle) 16
Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands
Platform 5, 40 Stands
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Annotation
120 stands by platform 1 (120 spaces) 8 hoops on platfrom 3 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces) 6 hoops on platform 4 (2 x cycles per hoop = 12 spaces) 20 hoops on platform 5 (2 x cycles per hoop = 40 spaces)
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:50 to 23:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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