The distance between Pokolbin and Healesville is around 987km (613 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Pokolbin to Healesville 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 Healesville → Pokolbin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.
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Take the train to Hamilton Station, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Lilydale.
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Take the bus to Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.
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There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Healesville by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$85 ($57) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($285).
The distance between Pokolbin and Healesville is around 987km (613 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753km (468 miles)
It takes around 16h 10m to get from Pokolbin and Healesville by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Healesville is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$420 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$85 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pokolbin and Healesville. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pokolbin to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Branxton Station, Hamilton Station, Central Station, Southern Cross and Lilydale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.
Intercity Train, Transport for NSW, NSW TrainLink XPT and Metro Trains Melbourne run train services between Pokolbin and Healesville. 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 Healesville. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pokolbin to Healesville. 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 and Melbourne. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.
CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Pokolbin and Healesville. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pokolbin to Healesville. 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 train to Lilydale then take the bus to Maroondah Hwy/Green St. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Healesville. The distance is around 987km (613 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pokolbin to Healesville is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 10m and will usually cost around A$180 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 7h 55m | A$310($205) | once daily | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 6hrs | A$420($285) | once daily | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Train | 16h 10m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,246km (774 miles) |
Bus | 16h 45m | A$85($57) | 3 times a week | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | A$185($125) | on demand | 987km (613 miles) |
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The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.