Parking Near Wakefield Westgate Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park for Wakefield Westgate Railway Station?
The station’s multi-storey car park on Mulberry Way, WF1 2QN, has 900 spaces and operates 24 hours, Monday to Sunday. It has 27 accessible spaces, while weekly parking costs £46 and monthly parking costs £122.50. Free parking at the main entrance is for drop-off and collection only, not a full train journey.
- Address
- Back Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, WF1 2TG
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking in Wakefield - Carnforth Avenue, 0.2 mi (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Wakefield Kirkgate railway station, 0.7 mi (16 min walk)
Parking Near Wakefield
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Arjun Jai
Wakefield Westgate Station Car Park on Mulberry Way
The station has a multi-storey car park on Mulberry Way, Wakefield WF1 2QN, with 900 spaces (LNER). National Rail records 27 accessible spaces, giving drivers with accessibility needs a clearly identified part of the main station parking provision (National Rail).
The car park operates 24 hours from Monday to Sunday (EMR). A weekly ticket costs £46 and a monthly ticket costs £122.50, making the longer-duration options relevant to regular rail users (EMR).
Free parking is available at the main entrance for drop-off and collection only, rather than for a full train journey (Experience Wakefield). A taxi rank and the Free City Bus are also located in the car park (Experience Wakefield).
Parksy Spaces Around Wakefield Westgate Railway Station
Parksy lists a range of alternatives around the station, including a driveway space on Carnforth Avenue, 0.2 mi away, priced at £3.38 an hour. The 24/7 availability suits drivers who need a nearby space outside standard working hours.
A space at The Wakefield Birth Centre in WF1 is 0.4 mi away and costs £2.40 a day. At the same distance, parking at St. John's Church costs £3.75 an hour and is also listed as available 24/7, giving short-stay and all-day drivers different priced choices.
Further listings include a space near Facial Esthetics, 0.8 mi away, at £3.90 an hour; Hoult Court, 0.9 mi away, at £12 a day; and monthly parking in WF1 2ZJ, 0.9 mi away, at £65 a month. The hourly spaces suit shorter visits, while the daily and monthly listings are aimed at longer stays.
Street Parking Around Back Lane and Thornes
Back Lane is the station address in Thornes, Wakefield, WF1 2TG, so drivers approaching the railway station should distinguish the station car park from nearby public streets. Parking on the street is governed by local road signs and markings rather than by the station's multi-storey tariff.
Drivers using public roads around the station need to follow any displayed restrictions, waiting controls, permit requirements and time limits.
Commuter Parking for Regular Westgate Journeys
The station's 900-space car park provides the largest dedicated option for commuters, and its 24-hour operation covers early departures, late arrivals and weekend travel (National Rail; EMR). The 27 accessible spaces are part of the station's recorded provision for accessible parking (National Rail).
Regular rail users can use the station car park's weekly ticket at £46 or monthly ticket at £122.50 (EMR). Those options are more suited to repeated journeys than paying the £11.50 daily charge on every weekday, while the short-stay rate of £0.90 an hour applies for parking of up to 5 hours (EMR).
Parksy also lists monthly parking in WF1 2ZJ for £65 a month, 0.9 mi from the station. The Carnforth Avenue space is listed as 24/7 and 0.2 mi away at £3.38 an hour, offering a nearby alternative for commuters who prefer a private space to the station's multi-storey car park.
Wakefield Kirkgate and Links From Westgate
Wakefield Kirkgate railway station is the nearest other station, 0.7 mi from Wakefield Westgate railway station, with a walking time of 16 minutes.
The station has a black and white taxi rank in the car park, and the Free City Bus also serves the car park (Experience Wakefield). These connections can help passengers continue into Wakefield without moving a car closer to the city centre.
A park-and-ride listing identifies Unit 1 Stourton Park and Ride on Wakefield Road, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 1FF, 5.9 miles from the station (Yorkshire.com). It is an alternative to consider when a driver wants to leave the car outside central Wakefield and continue by public transport.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Wakefield Westgate Railway Station?
The station’s multi-storey car park on Mulberry Way, WF1 2QN, has 900 spaces and operates 24 hours, Monday to Sunday. It has 27 accessible spaces, while weekly parking costs £46 and monthly parking costs £122.50. Free parking at the main entrance is for drop-off and collection only, not a full train journey.
How Much Does the Station Car Park Cost?
The station car park’s short-stay rate is £0.90 an hour for parking of up to 5 hours. A weekly ticket costs £46 and a monthly ticket costs £122.50. The longer-duration tickets are more suited to regular rail users than paying the £11.50 daily charge on every weekday.
Is Parking Available 24 Hours?
The multi-storey car park operates 24 hours from Monday to Sunday. This covers early departures, late arrivals and weekend travel. A Carnforth Avenue driveway space, 0.2 mi away, is also listed as available 24/7 and costs £3.38 an hour.
Are There Accessible Parking Spaces?
National Rail records 27 accessible spaces in the main station parking provision. Drivers with accessibility needs therefore have a clearly identified part of the station car park available. The multi-storey car park has 900 spaces in total and is on Mulberry Way, Wakefield WF1 2QN.
What Are the Nearby Alternatives to the Station Car Park?
Nearby Parksy options include The Wakefield Birth Centre, WF1, 0.4 mi away at £2.40 a day, and St. John's Church, 0.4 mi away at £3.75 an hour with 24/7 availability. Other listings include £3.90 an hour near Facial Esthetics, £12 a day at Hoult Court and £65 a month in WF1 2ZJ.
Can I Use Street Parking or Travel From Another Station?
Street parking around Back Lane and Thornes is governed by local signs and markings, including restrictions, waiting controls, permits and time limits. Wakefield Kirkgate railway station is 0.7 mi away, with a walking time of 16 minutes. A park-and-ride listing at Unit 1 Stourton Park and Ride is 5.9 miles away.
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