There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Pokolbin by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Newcastle Airport
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane TSV - NTL
7h 5m$344–1,149Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
cheapest- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane TSV - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward Stbus
7h 22m$238–556Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
32h 21m$321–5,274Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Hexhambus
- Take the bus from Maitland Rd Opp Old Maitland Rd to Lions Park, Wyndham Stbus
- Take the bus from Branxton Cemetery, Maitland St to McDonalds Rd Before Oakey Creek Rdbus
42h 54m$324–491Drive 1,899.5 km
- Drive from Townsville to Pokolbincar 1,899.5 km
21h 50m$347–501Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus
- Take the bus from Hunter School Of The Performing Arts, Lambton Rd to Lions Park, Wyndham Stbus
- Take the bus from Branxton Cemetery, Maitland St to McDonalds Rd Before Oakey Creek Rdbus
47h 39m$382–896
Townsville to Pokolbin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Pokolbin is to fly and train and bus which costs $230 - $600 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Pokolbin is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $340 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Pokolbin. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at McDonalds Rd Before Oakey Creek Rd via Brisbane, Maitland Rd Opp Old Maitland Rd and Branxton Cemetery, Maitland St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Pokolbin station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Maitland Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 21m.
The distance between Townsville and Pokolbin is 1679 km. The road distance is 1899.5 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Pokolbin without a car is to train which takes 32h 21m and costs $320 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Townsville to Pokolbin, including transfers.
Townsville to Pokolbin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Pokolbin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Pokolbin is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $340 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $5,500 and takes 32h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $320 - $500 and takes 42h 54m.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Pokolbin, NSW, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Pokolbin via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Maitland Station in around 32h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from Townsville Airport to Newcastle Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,400
Flights from Townsville Airport to Newcastle Airport via Cairns, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Townsville Airport to Newcastle Airport via Mount Isa, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–550
Flights from Townsville Airport to Sydney International Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Townsville to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Townsville to Pokolbin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Pokolbin is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 7:03 PM in Townsville and 8:03 PM in Pokolbin.
Townsville to Pokolbin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Pokolbin is 1899 km. It takes approximately 21h 50m to drive from Townsville to Pokolbin.
There are 583+ hotels available in Pokolbin.






