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Ten miles south of Leeds, Wakefield Westgate Railway Station serves the area of Wakefield with regular trains on the Leeds branch of the East Coast Main Line, the Huddersfield Line, and the Wakefield Line.

Trains from Wakefield Westgate run to London Kings Cross and Leeds every half-hour, with typical journey times to London running approximately two hours. Trains to Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow also serve the station. Northern trains to Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Huddersfield all call at the station. Onward travel is available via taxi and bus outside the station.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Unavailable
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Station Buffet	Available
ATM	Available
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Lift access between Platforms 1 &2 Wakefield has two RNIB 'Maps for All' - located on the paved area outside the main entrance and inside the entrance from the short stay car park.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Unavailable
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Wakefield Westgate station.
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Customer Service notes	We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas to help us to make changes that can develop and grow our business.
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Multi Storey Car Park
Car parking spaces	900

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	30
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Front of station
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Wakefield Westgate station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Greenline (01924 363939) or Ace (01924 299999) or Wakefield (01924 380000).

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Trains to Wakefield Westgate station

Wakefield Westgate train station is mainly served by LNER, CrossCountry and Northern trains. Thanks to frequent and direct LNER services, you can easily get to Wakefield Westgate from London Kings Cross in 2h 18m, from Harrogate in 54m and from Leeds in just 15m. CrossCountry trains cover the routes from Glasgow to Wakefield Westgate and from Plymouth to Wakefield Westgate. Finally, Northern trains also connect Wakefield Westgate to Leeds, Knottingley and Sheffield.

Wakefield Westgate train station departures and arrivals

Want to know when your next train from/to Wakefield Westgate station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Wakefield Westgate railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Wakefield Westgate.

Wakefield Westgate Station has two platforms, an information kiosk, a ticket office with booths and self-service machines, refreshment facilities, and a newsagent. Information about train times is provided on digital display screens, timetable poster boards, and automated announcements. As there are lifts to both platforms, the station is fully step-free.

Wakefield Westgate train station parking

Wakefield Westgate station has a multi-storey car park on Mulberry Way. Wheelchair users do not require assistance for car park equipment at the station.

Hotels near Wakefield Westgate train station

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield Westgate station open?

Wakefield Westgate station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Wakefield Westgate station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Wakefield Westgate station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Wakefield Westgate.

Are there toilets at Wakefield Westgate station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at Wakefield Westgate station.

Are dogs allowed at Wakefield Westgate station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Wakefield Westgate station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	05:18	1	On time
to Knottingley	Northern	05:37	1	On time
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	05:43	1	On time
to Sheffield	Northern	05:50	1	On time
to Leeds	Northern	06:13	2	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Leeds	London North Eastern Railway	05:16	1	On time
from Leeds	Northern	05:37	1	On time
from Leeds	London North Eastern Railway	05:41	1	On time
from Leeds	Northern	05:49	1	On time
from Sheffield	Northern	06:12	2	On time

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Wakefield Westgate Train Station

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Trains to Wakefield Westgate station

Wakefield Westgate train station departures and arrivals

Wakefield Westgate train station parking

Hotels near Wakefield Westgate train station

Frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield Westgate station open?

Are trains running today from Wakefield Westgate station?

Are there toilets at Wakefield Westgate station?

Are dogs allowed at Wakefield Westgate station?

Departures and arrivals from Wakefield Westgate

Departures

Arrivals

Useful travel tips

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Off peak fares

Seat Reservations

Travelling with a bicycle

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