Trains from Wakefield Westgate
to Strood (Kent)
From £48.00
Wakefield Westgate to Strood (Kent)by train on average takes 3 hrs 3 mins
Wakefield Westgate to Strood (Kent) one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £48.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 39 minutes
- First train leaves Wakefield Westgate at 05:18
- Last train leaves Wakefield Westgate at 20:59
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Wakefield Westgate to Strood (Kent) train times
| Last updated: 09:15:22
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09:39 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 14:23 Strood (Kent) On Time | , Northern | 4h 44m, 2 changes | ||
09:59 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 14:53 Strood (Kent) On Time | , Northern | 4h 54m, 3 changes | ||
10:38 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 15:23 Strood (Kent) On Time | , Northern | 4h 45m, 3 changes | ||
11:00 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 15:53 Strood (Kent) On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, London North Eastern Railway | 4h 53m, 3 changes | ||
11:18 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 16:23 Strood (Kent) On Time | , London North Eastern Railway | 5h 5m, 3 changes |
Station Message
The lifts are out of order between platform 2 and the station entrance at Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield Westgate facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class Lounge
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 train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket 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 Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER /LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER /LNER & 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
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Coffee shop and various food outlets available for refreshments
- ToiletsYes
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. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
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.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
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. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
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.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 - Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On Entry/Exit barriers to Long stay car park, also on Car park Pay on Foot machines
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Name: Multi Storey Car Park
Spaces: 900
Number Accessible Spaces: 19
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is chargeable for all vehicles
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Per Hour: £0.90
Daily: £11.50
Weekly: £46.00
Monthly: £122.50
Annual: £1,925.00
Saturday: £6.75
Sunday: £6.75
Note:Short Stay 30-60 mins - £0.90
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 06:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £17.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
- Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Forecourt
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is chargeable for all vehicles
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £2.00
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces30
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Front of station
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point, located on the main concourse. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:00 to 23:59
Sun 08:30 to 23:59 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- Accessible toiletsYes
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.
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
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.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- First Class lounge
- Details
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 train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket 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 Class Flat Fare (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER /LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER /LNER & 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
Strood (Kent) facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting room on Platform 1 and 2/3 Only available when staff present
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Coffee shops
- ToiletsYes
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby ChangeYes
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Freestanding postbox to the left of the station building.
- Atm MachineYes
To the right of the main entrance to the station in the wall.
- ShopsYes
newspapers
- Rail replacement locations
Station forecourt
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 322 7021 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSoutheastern Customer Services
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On platform
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Email Address: general.enquiries@apcoa.com
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 333 9232 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces112
- ChargesOff-peak: £5.90
Daily: £6.50
Weekly: £28.20
Monthly: £98.50
Three Monthly: £294.50
Six Monthly: £591.00
Annual: £1,059.00
Saturday: £4.30
Sunday: £4.00
Note:Off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £3.00
- Number Accessible Spaces3
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers by displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space, however you must register your vehicle in advance at https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces40
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
front of station
- Annotation
You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 06:00 to 02:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
station forecourt
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
There are standing height and wheelchair height ticket counters available.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesTunbridge Wells
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 from the side entrance for services away from London towards Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham. Step free access via lift to platforms 2 and 3 for services to London and also onto the Medway Valley line stations. Stepped access to platforms 2 and 3 via the station subway. Step free interchange between platforms via the lift.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
