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.
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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Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the train to Maitland Station then take the bus to Vincent St At Edward St.
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Take the bus to Yamba YHA and then to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Maitland Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 20m | A$490($330) | hourly | 567km (353 miles) |
Fly to Sydney (SYD), train and bus | 4h 45m | A$250($170) | 4 times a day | 813km (505 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 50m | A$345($230) | 4 times a day | 736km (457 miles) |
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane and train | 6h 35m | A$285($190) | 4 times a day | 980km (609 miles) |
Bus via Yamba YHA + 1 similar | 12h 20m | A$125($84) | once daily | 714km (444 miles) |
Bus | 12h 25m | A$90($61) | once daily | 734km (456 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 11h 20m | A$130($88) | twice daily | 718km (446 miles) |
Bus to Grafton Station, Coach Bay, Train | 11h 50m | A$95($65) | once daily | 759km (471 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | A$120($80) | on demand | 624km (388 miles) |
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The following major airports near Pokolbin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.