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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Askern is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Askern is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £23 - £28.

How far is it from Pontefract to Askern?

The distance between Pontefract and Askern is 37 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Askern without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Pontefract to Askern, including transfers.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Askern?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Askern is 10 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Pontefract to Askern.

Where can I stay near Askern?

There are 646+ hotels available in Askern.

Pontefract to Askern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 28 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Askern by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncastertrain
3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 to Station Road/Spa Terracebus 362 / ...
1h 58m
Drive 9.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Askerncar 9.9 mi
18 min
£3–4
Line 28 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Fitzwilliam Stationbus 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Fitzwilliam to Doncastertrain
3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 to Station Road/Spa Terracebus 362 / ...
2h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Askerntaxi 9.9 mi
18 min
£23–28
Line 249 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to South Elmsall Bus Stationbus 249 / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 to Station Road/Spa Terracebus 362 / ...
2h 35m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 36.7 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Station Road/Spa Terrace via South Elmsall Bus Station, South Elmsall, Doncaster, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 in around 2h 35m.

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