There are 5 ways to get from Cessnock to Bowral by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus 163
- Take the train from Morisset Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
5h 57m$26–46Bus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2404 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 7505 / ...
7h 22m$31–46Drive 243.7 km
- Drive from Cessnock to Bowralcar 243.7 km
2h 54m$44–63Train
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Bowral Stationtrain 631 / ...
6h 51m$30–186Train via Minto
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
7h 2m$34–191
Cessnock to Bowral by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Bowral is to bus and train which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Bowral is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Maitland Station, Station St and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Cessnock station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Cessnock and Bowral is 303 km. The road distance is 243.7 km.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Bowral without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 57m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cessnock to Bowral, including transfers.
Cessnock to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Cessnock to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Bowral is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $190 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Cessnock, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Bowral Station via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, and Central Station in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Morisset Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- +61 2 4990 1699
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rover Coaches
Bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Rover Coaches
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cessnock to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Cessnock to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Bowral is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cessnock to Bowral.
There are 312+ hotels available in Bowral.




