Trains from Wakefield Westgate
to Whaley Bridge
From £36.50
Wakefield Westgate to Whaley Bridgeby train on average takes 2 hrs 26 mins
Wakefield Westgate to Whaley Bridge one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £36.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 60 minutes
- First train leaves Wakefield Westgate at 06:23
- Last train leaves Wakefield Westgate at 20:23
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Wakefield Westgate to Whaley Bridge train times
| Last updated: 03:55:37
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:23 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 08:49 Whaley Bridge On Time | Anytime Day Single, CrossCountry | 2h 26m, 3 changes | ||
07:23 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 09:49 Whaley Bridge On Time | Anytime Day Single, CrossCountry | 2h 26m, 3 changes | ||
08:23 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 10:49 Whaley Bridge On Time | Anytime Day Single, CrossCountry | 2h 26m, 3 changes | ||
09:23 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 11:49 Whaley Bridge On Time | Anytime Day Single, CrossCountry | 2h 26m, 3 changes | ||
10:23 Wakefield Westgate On Time | 12:49 Whaley Bridge On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, CrossCountry | 2h 26m, 3 changes |
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
Station Message
From 16 January, Engineering works being undertaken to replace a bridge may affect roads around the station, please check before you travel. In addition to this, train services on 18-28 February will be replaced by road vehicles.
Whaley Bridge facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Waiting room available during booking office hours, and canopies at all times
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
For Buxton - bus stop opposite the Joddrell Arms Pub on Buxton Road, for Manchester bus stop outside the Joddrell Arms Pub at the bottom of the station approach road.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces21
- ChargesDaily: £2.00
Weekly: £8.00
Monthly: £31.00
Annual: £320.00
Note:Daily Charge: £2.00
Up to 2 hours (no return) £0.50
Up to 4 hours (no return) £1.00
Overnight Parking (1600-0759) £0.50
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Station entrance
- Annotation
8 hoops
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:50 to 13:25
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
The station forecourt/car park slopes steeply upwards from its entrance at the junction of Market street and Reservoir Road. Access to the Buxton platform is step-free via a tarmac footpath along the front of the station building to a gate onto the platform, or via 10 steps up to the ticket office then one step down onto the platform. Step-free access to the Manchester platform is via a sloping path from Station View and through a gate onto the platform. A stepped footbridge connects the two platforms. However there is a large gap between the train and platform on both platforms.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
