Wakefield Westgate Train Station
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.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday Tuesday Wednesday | 06:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday Saturday | 06:00 - 20:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| 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
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Multi Storey Car Park Forecourt | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Virgin Trains East Coast | ||||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 900 | ||||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 30 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Front of station |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Part of station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Ramp access across the railway between platforms 1, 2 Escorted barrow crossing. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required |
First Class Lounge
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 20:30 |
| Sunday | 08:15 - 20:45 |
Located
Behind gateline. Adjacent to Station Management Centre.
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the Virgin Trains East Coast route
- Any Virgin Trains East Coast First Class packages
- First Advance (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Reader Offer (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Flat Fare (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
Restricted tickets
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers.
Facilities
TV, newspapers
Refreshment
Complimentary: tea/coffee/hot chocolate/orange juice/water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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.
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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 and arrivals from Wakefield Westgate
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 13:58 | 1 | On time |
| to Sheffield | Northern | 14:03 | 1 | On time |
| to Leeds | Northern | 14:10 | 2 | On time |
| to Leeds | Northern | 14:14 | 2 | On time |
| to Plymouth | CrossCountry | 14:23 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Leeds | London North Eastern Railway | 13:57 | 1 | On time |
| from Leeds | Northern | 14:03 | 1 | On time |
| from Knottingley | Northern | 14:09 | 2 | On time |
| from Sheffield | Northern | 14:14 | 2 | On time |
| from Aberdeen | CrossCountry | 14:22 | 1 | On time |