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How to get fromPontefract to Askernby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 to Station Road/Spa Terracebus bus 362 / ...
    1h 38m
    £12–21

  2. Drive  9.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontefract to Askerncar car 9.9 mi
    18 min
    £3–4

  3. Line 28 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Fitzwilliam Stationbus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Fitzwilliam to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 to Selby Road/Campsall Roadbus bus 362 / ...
    2h 19m
    £10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Askerntaxi taxi 9.9 mi
    18 min
    £45–60

  5. Line 239 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to South Elmsall Bus Stationbus bus 249 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A8 to Station Road/Spa Terracebus bus 362 / ...
    2h 23m

  6. Line 28 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Fitzwilliam Stationbus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Adwick Lane/Church Lane to Station Road/Spa Terracebus bus 51
    2h 33m
    £9–13

Pontefract to Askern by train and bus

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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 23m.

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