Trains from Wakefield Westgate
to Gatwick Airport
From £48.00
Wakefield Westgate to Gatwick Airportby train on average takes 3 hrs 13 mins
Wakefield Westgate to Gatwick Airport one way only
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- Trains depart every 34 minutes
- First train leaves Wakefield Westgate at 07:13
- Last train leaves Wakefield Westgate at 20:59
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Wakefield Westgate to Gatwick Airport train times
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Wakefield Westgate facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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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
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Seated AreaYes
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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
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop and various food outlets available for refreshments
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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.
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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.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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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.
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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.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 -
Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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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
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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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.
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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
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces30
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Front of station
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
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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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:00 to 23:59
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
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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.
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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.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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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
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Gatwick Airport facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine.
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Southern or Thameslink 'Key' smartcards, please visit their websites.
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Penalty Fares
Url: https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/on-board/penalty-faresSNTLGX
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Luggage
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Annotation
Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
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Contact Details
Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
Url: https://www.gatwickairport.com/premium-services/luggage-storage.html -
AvailableYes
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaNo
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Waiting RoomYes
Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
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TrolleysYes
Luggage trolleys are available in the airport terminal. However, these are not available or allowed on the station platforms.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Gatwick Express website.
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Post BoxYes
Located in the Airport Terminal
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Atm MachineYes
Located outside the station as well as on concourse
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Bureau De ChangeYes
Available in the airport terminal.
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ShopsYes
Available in the airport terminal.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/763iUfPbBQb9TyeeS2Wza2/881e3d65df09a37dd2852ad3674d6135/2023-09_CI_GX_RRB_GTW_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
If you have lost something at our station or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below) or other operators services will call at Gatwick Airport. You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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Contact Details0345 850 1530
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AvailableYes
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Operator NameGatwick Express Lost Property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.gatwickairport.com/parking.html
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Operator NameGatwick Airport
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NameAirport Car Park
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Spaces Note
Blue Badge parking spaces are available at Gatwick Airport.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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Accessibility
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Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed. On-train staff are also available to assist you on and off some services.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopNo
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The assistance meeting point is at the assistance desk on the main concourse.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Assistance is available within the station, and from the station to the airport. More effective help can be given if you call 48 hours in advance. Please contact the Gatwick Express assisted travel team for further information.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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