Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
Wakefield Kirkgate station, Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
Yes
unstaffed
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
Yes
Smartcard tickets
- Load smartcard at Ticket Machine
Smartcard validators
No
Smartcard notes
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
Information Available From Staff
If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
Customer Information Screens
- Departure Screens
- Announcements
Staff Help Available
No
Customer Help Points
Yes
Lobby
Customer Services Notes
08002006060
Luggage Storage
No
Lost Property
- Lost Property Monday to Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform.
Category A Station
Scooter Friendly Station
Station is unstaffed
Please note there are no tactile pavings at this station
However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
Ticket barriers and gates
No
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
No
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. Shelters are provided on both platforms
Seating area
No
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
Yes
You can pre arrange an accessible taxi by calling customer experience Tel: 08002006060
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
No
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Accessible spaces
6 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Staff Help
Staff help available
No
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Lobby
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: Yes
Assistance is provided by the conductor at this station, please wait on the platform for the train to arrive.
We can also provide help when you travel, even if it has not been booked in advance. You can turn up at this station if it is accessible to you and request assistance onto a train from a member of staff directly, or by using a help point. Boarding ramps are carried on all of our trains.
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Toilets
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
No
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. Shelters are provided on both platforms
Seating Area
No
First Class Lounge
Yes
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Friday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Saturday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Sunday: Yes
Spaces
43 spaces
Accessible spaces
6 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
No
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Car park CCTV
No
Parking charges
Parking charges apply
- Rate per day £2.00
- Rate per week £8.00
- Rate per month £25.00
- Rate per year £250.00
Notes
Season Tickets available from the Travel Centre at Leeds City Station
Refreshment Facilities
Yes
Pay Phones
No
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
6 spaces
Cycle racks available in the station car park
Type of Storage
Lockers
Location
Platform 1
Sheltered
No
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
Cycle Technologywww.cycletechnology.co.uk01924 311234
More Information
Transport Links
Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
'Arriva' and 'First' both operate a network of frequent local bus routes around Wakefield and West Yorkshire . For route maps and timetables:
www.arrivabus.co.uk and www.firstgroup.com/ukbus
Buy a Wakefield PlusBus ticket with your train ticket, for discount price unlimited bus travel around the city. For details: www.plusbus.info
The FreeCityBus service links Wakefield Kirkgate rail station with Wakefield Westgate station, the main Bus Station and various attractions in the town centre.
For information about all buses in west Yorkshire visit: www.wymetro.com
Cycle Technologywww.cycletechnology.co.uk01924 311234
