Wakefield Cathedral
Wakefield Cathedral is an impressive and important ecclesiastical building - which welcomes visitors throughout the year. It's well worth a detour to see it.
It's easy to reach Wakefield Cathedral, in Wakefield, by train. Simply hop on a train to Wakefield Westgate station and then it's really not very far away from the station at all - just a short walk across this historic cathedral city.
For more info including facilities and opening times, visit Wakefield Cathedral’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Wednesday open from 06:00:00 until 20:00:00
- Thursday to Saturday open from 06:00:00 until 20:30:00
- Sunday open from 08:00:00 until 20:00:00
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 | |
| 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. |
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| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Multi Storey Car Park |
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| 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. |
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| 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:
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First Class Lounge
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 21:00:00
- Saturday open from 06:00:00 until 20:30:00
- Sunday open from 08:15:00 until 20:45:00
Located
Behind gateline. Adjacent to Station Management Centre.
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one traincompany)
- Any First ClassAnytimeticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First ClassFlat Fare(routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER /LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self PrintFirst Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER /LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreak etc.)
- Weekend First
- AllFirst Class tickets valid only on other train operators, includingCaledonian Sleepers.
Departures and arrivals from Wakefield Westgate
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Wakefield Westgate station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Sheffield | Northern | 12:03 | 1 | On time |
| to Leeds | London North Eastern Railway | 12:04 | 2 | Late |
| to Leeds | Northern | 12:10 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 12:28 | 1 | On time |
| to Plymouth | CrossCountry | 12:33 | 1 | Late |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 12:03 | 2 | Late |
| from Leeds | Northern | 12:03 | 1 | On time |
| from Knottingley | Northern | 12:09 | 2 | On time |
| from Harrogate | London North Eastern Railway | 12:27 | 1 | On time |
| from Glasgow Central | CrossCountry | 12:32 | 1 | Late |
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