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

The cheapest way to get from Askern to Castleford is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Askern to Castleford is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Askern and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Askern station to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Station Road/High Street and arriving at Hightown Church via Wakefield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Askern to Castleford?

The distance between Askern and Castleford is 37 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Askern to Castleford without a car is to line 362 bus and line 189 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Askern to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Askern to Castleford bus from?

Askern to Castleford bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Station Road/High Street.

Where does the Askern to Castleford bus arrive?

Askern to Castleford bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12 station.

Can I drive from Askern to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Askern to Castleford is 16 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Askern to Castleford.

Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1600+ hotels available in Castleford.

Askern to Castleford - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 362 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Askern to Castleford by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 362 bus, line 189 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road/High Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12bus 362 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Hightown Churchbus 189 / ...
1h 53m
Drive 15.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Askern to Castlefordcar 15.6 mi
20 min
£4–6
Line 362 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road/High Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12bus 362 / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Castlefordtrain
1h 55m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Askern to Castlefordtaxi 15.6 mi
20 min
£35–45
Line 362 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road/High Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12bus 362 / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Barnsley Interchange/A19bus X19
3. Take the train from Barnsley to Castlefordtrain
2h 53m

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road/High Street to Hightown Church via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12, Doncaster, Wakefield Westgate, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 1h 53m.

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