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.
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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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St then Hexham and then to Vincent St At Edward St.
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Take the train to Maitland Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 3h 20m | A$100($67) | once daily | 204km (127 miles) |
Bus via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C | 5h 20m | A$43($29) | once daily | 252km (157 miles) |
Bus via Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd | 5h 60m | A$43($29) | once daily | 293km (182 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | A$110($75) | 4 times a day | 268km (166 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | A$39($26) | on demand | 201km (125 miles) |
Busways Great Lakes
Premier Motor Service
Rover Coaches
CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses
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The following major airports near Pokolbin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.