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Wakefield Westgate to Edinburghby train on average takes 4 hrs 14 mins

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Trains depart every 56 minutes
First train leaves Wakefield Westgate at 05:02
Last train leaves Wakefield Westgate at 20:47

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Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh train times

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Wakefield Westgate facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for GR
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- 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 Area
  
  Yes
- 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
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee shop and various food outlets available for refreshments
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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 toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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 Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Wakefield Westgate station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- 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 toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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 Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03457 225333
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On Entry/Exit barriers to Long stay car park, also on Car park Pay on Foot machines
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
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: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  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: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Charges
  Per Hour: £2.00
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  30
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Front of station
- Type
  
  Stands
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 hours
  
  Mon-Sat 05:00 to 23:59
  Sun 08:30 to 23:59
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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 Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
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

LNER first class lounge

The LNER First Class lounge at Edinburgh is closed until further notice due to maintenance work.

Edinburgh facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
  
  0131 516 9834
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
  Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
  - 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 & connections)
  - LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
  - Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
  - Weekend First
  - Caledonian Sleeper First Class
  Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
  Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
  Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
  Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
  Wi-Fi: Yes
  Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Station concourse
- Toilets
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the concourse
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- Bureau De Change
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Rail replacement locations
  
  ScotRail bus replacements:
  Pick up/ Drop Off: Preplanned works- Waterloo Place- What3words
  Emergency Buses- Outside Leonardo Hotel, Jeffrey St- What3words
  TransPennine Express rail replacements:
  Taxis pick up at Calton Road, buses pick up from Market Street.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  At entrance to Public Toilets
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Information Services Open
  
  Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  There is a Customer Information Point in the Main Concourse opposite the main departure boards.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 077 4224
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA
- Name
  
  New Street: Long Stay
- Spaces
  
  617
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  16
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is chargeable for all vehicles. There is free short term parking for up to 40 minutes at New Street car park
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  223
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Annotation
  
  Please do not leave panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles or racks. Panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles will be removed and deposited in lost property, a fee may be charged for their return.
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assistance is available from welcome hosts, the travel centre, and the mobility assistance office as well as the customer information point in the main concourse.
  The Mobility Assistance Room is located opposite platform 4.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 04:00 to 00:45
  Sun 06:00 to 00:45
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  No
  
  All Virgin Trains East Coast machines are DDA compliant in the Travel Centre
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  
  All ticket office windows are DDA complaint with lowered ledges for disabled passengers.
  No lowered counter
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Available in part on the main concourse during Station Opening times
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  At entrance to Public Toilets
- Step Free Access
  
  There is step free access to all parts of the station with lifts and escalators giving access to the platforms
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Automatic Ticket Gates operate at Platforms 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13-18.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  Yes
  A drop off area is located at Calton Road, an assistance call point is located beside the lift.
  Assistance is available to and from platforms, please call in advance to use this service. Please contact customer services of the relevant train operator:
  - LNER - 03457 225 333
  - Avanti West Coast - 03453280253
  - ScotRail - 0845 6015 929
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
  Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
  - 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 & connections)
  - LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
  - Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
  - Weekend First
  - Caledonian Sleeper First Class
  Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
  Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
  Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
  Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
  Wi-Fi: Yes
  Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.

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