What is the cheapest way to get from Askern to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Askern to Pontefract is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Askern to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Askern to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £23 - £28.

How far is it from Askern to Pontefract?

The distance between Askern and Pontefract is 25 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.

How do I travel from Askern to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Askern to Pontefract without a car is to bus and line 28 bus which takes 2h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Askern to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Askern to Pontefract, including transfers.

Can I drive from Askern to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Askern to Pontefract is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Askern to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Askern to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 28 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Askern to Pontefract by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 28 bus
best
1. Take the bus from West End Road/Broc-O-Bank to Adwick Lane/Church Lane361 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
2h 13m
Drive 10 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Askern to Pontefract10 mi
19 min
£3–4
Line 362 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road/High Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12362 / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Wakefield Westgate
3. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelf
2h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Askern to Pontefract10 mi
19 min
£23–28
Line 362 bus, train, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Selby Road/Station Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12362 / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Fitzwilliam
3. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
2h 16m
Line 362 bus, line 239 bus
1. Take the bus from Selby Road/Station Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12362 / ...
2. Take the bus from South Elmsall Bus Station to Valley Gardens A249 / ...
2h 48m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 25.1 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Askern, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Selby Road/Campsall Road to Valley Gardens A via West End Road/Broc-O-Bank, Adwick Lane/Church Lane, Adwick, Fitzwilliam, and Fitzwilliam Station in around 2h 13m.

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