How to travel from Apollo Bay to Pokolbin, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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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Bus to Geelong, train and plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$470($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Colac, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Maitland Station Station St.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Colac then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Awaba Station.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($165)
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Drive

Drive to Pokolbin.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Distance1,180km (733 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apollo Bay and Pokolbin

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Apollo Bay and Pokolbin

Transport options from Apollo Bay to Pokolbin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geelong, train and plane + 1 similar
8hrs
A$470($315)
every 20 mins1,175km (730 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane8h 50m
A$365($245)
every 20 mins1,140km (708 miles)
Bus
19hrs
A$105($69)
once a week1,326km (824 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
17h 50m
A$240($165)
once a week1,351km (840 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train18h 55m
A$140($95)
once daily1,371km (852 miles)
Drive
12h 60m
A$225($150)
on demand1,180km (733 miles)

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Airports near Pokolbin

The following major airports near Pokolbin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Pokolbin
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Pokolbin
TMW
Tamworth Airport (TMW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Pokolbin