How to travel from Daylesford to Pokolbin, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Pokolbin is around 978km (608 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Daylesford to Pokolbin by bus, plane, train 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, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the train to Maitland Station then take the bus to Vincent St At Edward St.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$470($315)
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Awaba Station.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Maitland Station Station St.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$100($66)
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Drive

Drive to Pokolbin.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance1,032km (641 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Pokolbin

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Pokolbin by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$100 ($66) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).

The distance between Daylesford and Pokolbin is around 978km (608 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 825km (513 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Daylesford and Pokolbin by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Pokolbin is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Pokolbin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daylesford and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daylesford to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Southern Cross, Central Station and Awaba Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT and Transport for NSW run train services between Daylesford and Pokolbin. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Woodend, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Maitland Station Station St and St Philips Christian College Nulkaba. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

V/Line, Firefly Express, CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Daylesford and Pokolbin. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Pokolbin. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the train to Maitland Station then take the bus to Vincent St At Edward St. instead which will take 5h 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 Daylesford and Pokolbin. The distance is around 1,032km (641 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Pokolbin is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Pokolbin

Transport options from Daylesford to Pokolbin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 20m
A$470($315)
5 times a week1,039km (645 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 40m
A$335($225)
5 times a week1,015km (631 miles)
Fly to Sydney (SYD), train and bus6h 55m
A$475($320)
once daily978km (608 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 25m
A$365($245)
5 times a week1,111km (690 miles)
Train
16hrs
A$230($155)
5 times a week1,231km (765 miles)
Bus
17hrs
A$100($66)
3 times a week1,229km (764 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
A$195($130)
on demand1,032km (641 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