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How to get fromAskern to Pontefractby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 362 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Station Road/High Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12bus bus 362 / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
    2h 9m
    £12–24

  2. Drive  10.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Askern to Pontefractcar car 10.1 mi
    18 min
    £3–4

  3. Line 362 bus, train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Station Road/High Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12bus bus 362 / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Fitzwilliamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    2h 21m
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Askern to Pontefracttaxi taxi 10.1 mi
    18 min
    £45–60

  5. Line 362 bus, line 239 bus

    1. Take the bus from Station Road/High Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12bus bus 362 / ...
    2. Take the bus from South Elmsall Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus bus 249 / ...
    3h 2m

Askern to Pontefract by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road/High Street to Valley Gardens A via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12, Doncaster, South Elmsall, and South Elmsall Bus Station in around 3h 2m.

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