There are 4 ways to get from Cessnock to Katoomba by bus, train, or car
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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 Epping Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus 630
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
5h 45m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 2404 / ...
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus
6h 39m$49–77Drive 223.6 km
- Drive from Cessnock to Katoombacar 223.6 km
2h 44m$40–58Train
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
6h 8m$29–166
Cessnock to Katoomba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Katoomba is to bus and train which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Katoomba is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Katoomba via Maitland Station, Station St and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cessnock station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Cessnock and Katoomba is 278 km. The road distance is 223.6 km.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Katoomba without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 45m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cessnock to Katoomba, including transfers.
Cessnock to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Cessnock to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Katoomba is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $170 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Cessnock, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Katoomba via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Katoomba Station via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, and Strathfield Station in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Morisset Station to Epping Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Cessnock to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
Cessnock to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Katoomba is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cessnock to Katoomba.
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