How to travel from Yamba to Pokolbin, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Pokolbin is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Yamba to Pokolbin by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pokolbin → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costA$510($345)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hexham and then to Lions Park Wyndham St.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$68($46)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Maitland Station.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costA$115($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Pokolbin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Pokolbin by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$68 ($46) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$510 ($345).
The distance between Yamba and Pokolbin is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)
It takes around 9h 50m to get from Yamba and Pokolbin by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Pokolbin is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$510 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Pokolbin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$68 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Pokolbin. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maclean Coach Stop River St, Hexham and Lions Park Wyndham St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Premier Motor Service, CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Yamba and Pokolbin. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Pokolbin. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 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 Yamba and Pokolbin. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Pokolbin is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around A$115 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Pokolbin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 20m | A$510($345) | once daily | 666km (414 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane | 6h 30m | A$360($245) | once daily | 834km (519 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 45m | A$270($180) | once daily | 912km (566 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, plane and train | 7h 5m | A$270($185) | once daily | 791km (491 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane and train | 8h 15m | A$300($200) | once daily | 1,079km (670 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 45m | A$68($46) | once daily | 628km (390 miles) |
| Bus to Newcastle | 10h 25m | A$105($70) | once daily | 617km (383 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 50m | A$115($78) | 4 times a day | 611km (380 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | A$105($71) | on demand | 553km (344 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Pokolbin
Bus companies
Busways
Premier Motor Service
CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses
Byron Bay Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Airlines
FlyPelican
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Airports near Pokolbin
The following major airports near Pokolbin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 51km (32 miles) from Pokolbin
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Pokolbin
Tamworth Airport (TMW)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Pokolbin