How to travel from Forster to Pokolbin, Australia

The distance between Forster and Pokolbin is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Forster to Pokolbin by bus, 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

Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St then Hexham and then to Vincent St At Edward St.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$100($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Maitland Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Pokolbin.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance201km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Pokolbin

There are several options for getting from Forster to Pokolbin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$43 ($29) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$39 ($26).

The distance between Forster and Pokolbin is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Forster and Pokolbin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forster to Pokolbin is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx A$39 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Pokolbin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$43 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Forster and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Forster to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Taree Station Coach Stop, Maitland Station and Branxton Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Forster and Pokolbin. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Forster and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St, Hexham, Maitland Station and Vincent St At Edward St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Busways Great Lakes, Premier Motor Service, Rover Coaches and CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses run regular bus services between Forster and Pokolbin. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Pokolbin. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St then Hexham and then 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 Forster and Pokolbin. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Pokolbin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$100 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Pokolbin

Transport options from Forster to Pokolbin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
3h 20m
A$100($67)
once daily204km (127 miles)
Bus via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C5h 20m
A$43($29)
once daily252km (157 miles)
Bus via Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd5h 60m
A$43($29)
once daily293km (182 miles)
Train
4h 10m
A$110($75)
4 times a day268km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
A$39($26)
on demand201km (125 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