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 $30 - $40 and takes 7h 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 26m and costs $35 - $55.

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 $120 - $280.

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

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

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 $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 7h 23m.

Can I drive from Forster to Pokolbin?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Pokolbin is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Forster to Pokolbin.

Where can I stay near Pokolbin?

There are 603+ hotels available in Pokolbin.

Forster to Pokolbin - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 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 Station34 / ...
4h 39m
$121–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C150 / ...
7h 23m
$30–39
Drive 188.6 km
1. Drive from Forster to Pokolbin188.6 km
2h 26m
$38–54

Forster to Pokolbin by bus and train

10Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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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. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C 5 times a day. Tickets cost $19–23 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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