There are 7 ways to get from Cessnock to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 224 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 55m$52–220Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 224 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
9h 31m$47–205Drive 412.3 km
- Drive from Cessnock to Canberracar 412.3 km
4h 36m$74–106Line 164 bus, train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Maitland Station, Railway Stbus
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
4h 49m$253–360Bus, train
- 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 bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
7h 59m$82–138Bus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2404 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
8h 2m$49–83Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
7h 7m$270–638
Cessnock to Canberra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Canberra is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Canberra is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Canberra via Maitland Station, Station St and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cessnock station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Cessnock and Canberra is 500 km. The road distance is 412.3 km.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $50 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Cessnock to Canberra, including transfers.
Cessnock to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Cessnock to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Canberra is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Cessnock, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Canberra Station via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, and Central Station in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Canberra via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Cessnock to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Cessnock to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Canberra is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Cessnock to Canberra.
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