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Sandhills to Ainsdale train prices and times

Looking to travel from Sandhills to Ainsdale? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as NZD 18.31, with average prices for this route around NZD 18.31.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
12:54 30m, Direct Sandhills	13:24 Ainsdale	Find Tickets
13:09 30m, Direct Sandhills	13:39 Ainsdale	Find Tickets
13:24 30m, Direct Sandhills	13:54 Ainsdale	Find Tickets
13:39 30m, Direct Sandhills	14:09 Ainsdale	Find Tickets
13:54 30m, Direct Sandhills	14:24 Ainsdale	Find Tickets
14:09 30m, Direct Sandhills	14:39 Paris	Find Tickets

Sandhills to Ainsdale train route details

First train

05:59

Last train

23:46

Departure station

Sandhills

Arrival station

Ainsdale

Journey time

30m

Distance

20 km

Price

NZD 18.31*

Train Operators

Merseyrail

How to book cheap train tickets from Sandhills to Ainsdale

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Sandhills to Ainsdale during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Sandhills to Ainsdale for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Sandhills to Ainsdale, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Sandhills to Ainsdale ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Sandhills to Ainsdale more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Sandhills to Ainsdale train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Trains from Sandhills to Ainsdale from NZD 18.31

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Sandhills to Ainsdale train prices and times

Sandhills to Ainsdale train route details