The distance between Apollo Bay and Pokolbin is around 1,140km (708 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Pokolbin by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Newcastle (NTL).
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Take the bus to Colac, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Maitland Station Station St.
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Take the bus to Colac then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Awaba Station.
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There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Pokolbin by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).
The distance between Apollo Bay and Pokolbin is around 1,140km (708 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 956km (594 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Apollo Bay and Pokolbin by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Pokolbin is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Pokolbin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Pokolbin. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 8hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Colac, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Maitland Station Station St and St Philips Christian College Nulkaba. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 19hrs.
Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Firefly Express, CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Pokolbin. Buses run once a week and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Pokolbin. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Morisset Station then take the bus to Vincent St At Edward St. instead which will take 8h 50m.
The closest major airport to Pokolbin is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Pokolbin. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Tamworth Airport (TMW) (TMW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Apollo Bay and Pokolbin. The distance is around 1,180km (733 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Pokolbin is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Geelong, train and plane + 1 similar | 8hrs | A$470($315) | every 20 mins | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 8h 50m | A$365($245) | every 20 mins | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Bus | 19hrs | A$105($69) | once a week | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 17h 50m | A$240($165) | once a week | 1,351km (840 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train | 18h 55m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,371km (852 miles) |
Drive | 12h 60m | A$225($150) | on demand | 1,180km (733 miles) |
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The following major airports near Pokolbin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.