What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Cessnock?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Cessnock is to train and bus which costs $95 - $270 and takes 17h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Cessnock?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Cessnock is to train and fly and line 164 bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $120 - $460.

How far is it from Ballarat to Cessnock?

The distance between Ballarat and Cessnock is 1026 km. The road distance is 1050.7 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Cessnock without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Cessnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 41m and costs $95 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Cessnock?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Ballarat to Cessnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Cessnock bus from?

Ballarat to Cessnock bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where does the Ballarat to Cessnock bus arrive?

Ballarat to Cessnock bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Cessnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Cessnock is 1051 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Ballarat to Cessnock.

Where can I stay near Cessnock?

There are 552+ hotels available in Cessnock.

Ballarat to Cessnock - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, line 164 bus, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Cessnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Cessnock. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Vincent St At Edward St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Ballarat to Cessnock by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train, line 164 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Maitland Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Railway St to Vincent St At Edward Stbus
7h 25m
$129–457
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
4. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward Stbus 163
17h 41m
$99–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus
18h 28m
$141–395
Drive 1,050.7 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Cessnockcar 1,050.7 km
11h 42m
$226–327
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward Stbus
9h 22m
$130–509
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
4. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward Stbus
10h 4m
$132–591
Train, bus via Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rd
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
4. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rdbus 163
18h 41m
$159–236

Ballarat to Cessnock by train and bus

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Distance: 1,026.3 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Cessnock, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Vincent St At Edward St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Station St, and Maitland Station, Railway St in around 18h 28m.

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