What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Pokolbin?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Pokolbin is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Pokolbin?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Pokolbin is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Pokolbin?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Pokolbin. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at McDonalds Rd Before Oakey Creek Rd via Newcastle Interchange, Stand A, Maitland Rd Opp Old Maitland Rd and Branxton Cemetery, Maitland St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Forster to Pokolbin?

The distance between Forster and Pokolbin is 259 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Pokolbin without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Pokolbin without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $130 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Pokolbin?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Forster to Pokolbin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Pokolbin bus from?

Forster to Pokolbin bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.

Train or bus from Forster to Pokolbin?

The best way to get from Forster to Pokolbin is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Maitland Station, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Forster to Pokolbin bus arrive?

Forster to Pokolbin bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.

Can I drive from Forster to Pokolbin?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Pokolbin is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Forster to Pokolbin.

Where can I stay near Pokolbin?

There are 595+ hotels available in Pokolbin.

Forster to Pokolbin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Pokolbin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Maitland Stationtrain 34 / ...
4h 39m
$135–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Opp Old Maitland Rd to Lions Park, Wyndham Stbus
3. Take the bus from Branxton Cemetery, Maitland St to McDonalds Rd Before Oakey Creek Rdbus
8h 23m
$23–34
Bus via Maitland Station
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
7h 33m
$26–36
Drive 188.6 km
1. Drive from Forster to Pokolbincar 188.6 km
2h 27m
$34–49

Forster to Pokolbin by bus and train

10Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forster to Pokolbin.

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Distance: 259.1 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Pokolbin, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 32m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–18 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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