Featherstone station
Featherstone
Featherstone
West Yorkshire
WF7 7HJ
Featherstone Station can be found on Featherstone in Featherstone as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Featherstone Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Featherstone Train Station, nestled within the charming town of Featherstone, West Yorkshire, serves as a pivotal community hub. While it might not boast the extensive facilities of its larger counterparts, it is an essential gateway for both everyday commuters and adventurous travelers alike. Whether you're planning a daily commute or a leisurely trip, understanding the station's offerings can help you make an informed travel decision and ease your journey.
The station is devoid of a traditional ticket office but ensures a smooth ticket purchasing experience with available ticket machines, including accessible ones on Platform 1, allowing for the collection of tickets bought online. While staff assistance is not available on-site, customer information can be accessed through screens and announcements. Rest assured, step-free access is afforded in parts of the station, promising ease for wheelchair users and other passengers with mobility needs. Boarding ramps are carried on all trains, providing further reassurance. While amenities such as luggage storage, seating areas, and food outlets are absent, the proximity of Featherstone’s town center offers convenient alternatives within walking distance.
Featherstone Station is conveniently connected to various transport options for seamless onward travel. Rail replacement services are accessible on Station Lane next to the level crossing, ensuring continuity of travel during service interruptions. For those preferring taxis, services can be arranged through Northern Railway’s dedicated taxi booking service. Additionally, there is a nearby bus stop with Busline information available at 0870 608 2608. For further metro services, inquiries can be directed to WYPTE at 0113 245 7676.
Featherstone acts as a starting point for several appealing journeys across the UK. Travelers can enjoy direct train rides to bustling cities and quaint towns. For urban explorers, catch a train to Leeds or engage in cultural immersion at York. For those venturing a bit further, London Kings Cross offers a perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant capital city. Meanwhile, nature enthusiasts might choose connections to either the scenic west in Huddersfield or the south to Doncaster. Each journey offers unique experiences, catering to a wide array of interests.
While Featherstone Station may not provide everything within its immediate confines, it remains a crucial link in the vast network of UK railways, providing vital connections to both metropolitan and regional destinations. Whether you're headed for business or pleasure, Featherstone's strategic routes grant passengers the flexibility and convenience they seek. When planning your next journey, consider purchasing tickets in advance to save time and ensure a seamlessly planned trip. As you contemplate your travel arrangements, let Featherstone Station serve as your gateway to exhilarating adventures and everyday destinations. Safe travels!
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Featherstone, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
| Ticket machines | Yes |
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes Platform 1 |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Smartcards | |
| Smartcards issued at this station | No |
| Smartcard validators | Yes |
| Information available from staff | If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Featherstone | ||
| Customer help points | Yes | ||
| Customer services notes | 08002006060 | ||
| Luggage storage | No | ||
| Lost property |
None | ||
| CCTV at the station | No |
| Station Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station.
However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via road and level crossing. 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 Platform 1 |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes |
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Featherstone |
| Seating area | No |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes no access problems for disabled or wheelchair bound customers as the access to the platforms is via road |
| Accessible spaces | None |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Featherstone |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | 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 | There is no waiting room office at Featherstone |
|---|---|
| Seating area | No |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
|---|---|
| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
|---|---|
| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 0 |
| Type of Storage | Compounds, |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | Available Not available at this station. |
| Replacment transport will pick up/drop off on station lane next to the level crossing at service bus stops (18215/6) |
| There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0870 608 2608 |
| WYPTE 0113 245 7676 |
| Available Not available at this station. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Leeds | Northern | 20:54 | 2 | On time |
| from Knottingley | Northern | 21:24 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Knottingley | Northern | 20:54 | 2 | On time |
| to Leeds | Northern | 21:25 | 1 | On time |