How to travel from Ballina to Pokolbin, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Pokolbin is around 567km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ballina to Pokolbin by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the train to Maitland Station then take the bus to Vincent St At Edward St.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
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Bus via Yamba YHA

Take the bus to Yamba YHA and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$125($84)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Maitland Station.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$130($88)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Pokolbin.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance624km (388 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Pokolbin

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Pokolbin by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$90 ($61) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$490 ($330).

The distance between Ballina and Pokolbin is around 567km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ballina and Pokolbin by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Pokolbin is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Pokolbin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$90 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Pokolbin. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the train to Maitland Station then take the bus to Vincent St At Edward St. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hexham and Lions Park Wyndham St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Premier Motor Service, CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Pokolbin. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Pokolbin. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the train to Maitland Station then take the bus to Vincent St At Edward St. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Ballina and Pokolbin. The distance is around 624km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Pokolbin is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$490 ($330).

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Transport options from Ballina to Pokolbin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 3 similar
3h 20m
A$490($330)
hourly567km (353 miles)
Fly to Sydney (SYD), train and bus4h 45m
A$250($170)
4 times a day813km (505 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 50m
A$345($230)
4 times a day736km (457 miles)
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane and train6h 35m
A$285($190)
4 times a day980km (609 miles)
Bus via Yamba YHA + 1 similar
12h 20m
A$125($84)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Bus12h 25m
A$90($61)
once daily734km (456 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 20m
A$130($88)
twice daily718km (446 miles)
Bus to Grafton Station, Coach Bay, Train11h 50m
A$95($65)
once daily759km (471 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
A$120($80)
on demand624km (388 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