How to travel from Gold Coast to Pokolbin, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Pokolbin is around 656km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Pokolbin by plane, train, bus, tram 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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the train to Maitland Station then take the bus to Vincent St At Edward St.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$295($200)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Maitland Station.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hexham and then to Lions Park Wyndham St.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Pokolbin.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance728km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Pokolbin

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Pokolbin by plane, train, bus, tram and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($71) and will take around 15h 15m. 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 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$295 ($200).

The distance between Gold Coast and Pokolbin is around 656km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 569km (353 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Gold Coast and Pokolbin by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Pokolbin is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$295 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Pokolbin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4, Roma Street station platform 7 and Maitland Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Translink QLD and NSW TrainLink run train services between Gold Coast and Pokolbin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 40m, 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 Gold Coast and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast 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 15h 15m.

Premier Motor Service, CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Pokolbin. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gold Coast to Pokolbin. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) 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 50m.

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 Gold Coast and Pokolbin. The distance is around 728km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Pokolbin is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$295 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Pokolbin

Transport options from Gold Coast to Pokolbin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 4 similar
3h 50m
A$295($200)
hourly656km (407 miles)
Fly to Sydney (SYD), train and bus5h 35m
A$235($155)
4 times a day900km (559 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 45m
A$530($355)
every 20 mins694km (431 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7hrs
A$290($195)
4 times a day1,047km (651 miles)
Tram, Train, Plane and Bus5h 15m
A$275($185)
hourly805km (500 miles)
Train
13h 40m
A$220($150)
twice daily917km (570 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 15m
A$105($71)
once daily878km (545 miles)
Bus via Grafton15h 35m
A$150($100)
once daily904km (561 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
A$140($95)
on demand728km (452 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