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Trains to Wakefield

From mining adventures to rhubarb festivals, Wakefield is full of surprises

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Wakefield Westgate - with no booking fees!

Some of our key routes to and from Wakefield Westgate include trains to Leeds, Doncaster, and the Yorkshire Dales, enjoying views of the rolling countryside along the east coast.

Just over 10 minutes south of Leeds, many LNER services stop at Wakefield Westgate on their journey between Bradford and London.

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Fact About Wakefield
Wakefield cathedral has the tallest spire in Yorkshire — at 75 metres it can be seen for miles around

Popular trains to Wakefield Westgate

Leeds to Wakefield Westgate

Saturday 30 Dec 2023
From
£2.40
330% greener than a car

London Kings Cross to Wakefield Westgate

Monday 8 Jan 2024
From
£23.90
330% greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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Wakefield's best bits

Scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a wealth of unique discoveries in Wakefield.

From the interactive coal mining museum and high-octane adventures at Xscape, to the peaceful refinement of the sculpture park and the joyful eccentricity of the rhubarb festival, Wakefield is a welcome surprise.

Plus, when you join LNER Perks you'll get £5 free and 2% credit back every time you travel with us.

Things to do in Wakefield Westgate

From a 1,000-year-old cathedral to 140m-deep mines, Wakefield is a city full of wonderful contrasts.

Where to eat in Wakefield

If you get the munchies in Wakefield then here's where you should head.

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Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

6th Sep - 7th Sep

South Shields-born Sarah Millican followed an unusual path to fame. Left unexpectedly by her husband in 2004, she moved back home with her parents and started taking writing workshops as an outlet for processing her emotions. Her first ever stand-up gig was in a Newcastle pub called The Dog & Parrot, which had a fringe theatre upstairs. Although she had no idea what she was doing, Millican drew on the pain of her failed marriage and connected with the audience… from then on, she was hooked on live comedy.

Tickets from £37.25

Paul Smith - Joker

4th Oct

Paul Smith is back with a brand new tour! ‘Joker’ is his biggest and funniest tour show to date in which the scouse funny man mixes his trade mark audience interaction with more hilarious true stories from his everyday life. If you’ve seen Paul live before you’ll know to expect hysterics from start. If you have only seen him online then be sure to get your tickets quick for what is guaranteed to be one of the outstanding comedy tours of the year.

Tickets from £25.00

Paul Smith - Joker

27th Sep

Paul Smith is back with a brand new tour! ‘Joker’ is his biggest and funniest tour show to date in which the scouse funny man mixes his trade mark audience interaction with more hilarious true stories from his everyday life. If you’ve seen Paul live before you’ll know to expect hysterics from start. If you have only seen him online then be sure to get your tickets quick for what is guaranteed to be one of the outstanding comedy tours of the year.

Tickets from £29.00
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RELATED FAQS

Which rail lines go through Wakefield Westgate?

Currently, the train lines via Wakefield Westgate station are LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Trains, and East Midlands Railway.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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