There are 3 ways to get from Wakefield 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- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncastertrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 to Station Road/Spa Terracebus 362 / ...
1h 16m£10–16Drive 17.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wakefield to Askerncar 17.8 mi
30 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Askerntaxi 17.8 mi
30 min£80–100
Wakefield to Askern by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Askern is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Askern is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £80 - £100.
The distance between Wakefield and Askern is 28 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Askern without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 16m and costs £9 - £16.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Wakefield to Askern, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Askern is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Wakefield to Askern.
There are 704+ hotels available in Askern.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Askern, England?
There is no direct connection from Wakefield to Askern. However, you can take the train to Doncaster, walk to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8, then take the bus to Station Road/Spa Terrace. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Askern.
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 to Station Road/Spa Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
- Phone
- +44 1709 278914
- enquiries@smtbusandcoach.com
- Website
- SMT Bus and Coach Ltd
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 to Station Road/Spa Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SMT Bus and Coach Ltd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Ace Taxis Wakefield
- Phone
- +44 1924 299 999
- Website
- acetaxis.biz
Wakenfield & Abbey Cars
- Phone
- +44 1924 380000
- Website
- wakefieldcars.com
Wakenfield Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 1924950701
- Website
- allwakefieldstaxi.co.uk
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