The distance between Pokolbin and Daylesford is around 1,029km (639 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Pokolbin to Daylesford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Daylesford → Pokolbin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Bendigo (BXG).
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Take the train to Hamilton Station, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballan.
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Take the bus to Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 then Melbourne and then to Ballan.
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There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Daylesford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$95 ($63) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$425 ($285).
The distance between Pokolbin and Daylesford is around 1,029km (639 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 825km (513 miles)
It takes around 16h 10m to get from Pokolbin and Daylesford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Daylesford is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pokolbin and Daylesford. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pokolbin to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Branxton Station, Hamilton Station, Central Station, Southern Cross and Ballan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.
Intercity Train, Transport for NSW, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Pokolbin and Daylesford. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 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 Pokolbin and Daylesford. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pokolbin to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lions Park Wyndham St, Maitland Station Railway St, Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1, Melbourne and Ballan. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 5m.
CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Pokolbin and Daylesford. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 17h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pokolbin to Daylesford. We recommend that you take the bus to Lions Park Wyndham St and then to Maitland Station Railway St then take the train to Hamilton Station then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pokolbin and Daylesford. The distance is around 1,036km (644 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 Pokolbin to Daylesford is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 10m and will usually cost around A$185 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 25m | A$470($315) | once daily | 1,029km (639 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 50m | A$425($285) | 5 times a week | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Bus to Lions Park, Wyndham St, train and plane | 7h 40m | A$315($210) | 5 times a week | 1,067km (663 miles) |
Train | 16h 10m | A$185($125) | 5 times a week | 1,289km (801 miles) |
Bus | 17h 5m | A$95($63) | 3 times a week | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Drive | 11h 15m | A$195($130) | on demand | 1,036km (644 miles) |
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The following major airports near Daylesford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.