There are 4 ways to get from Cessnock to Macksville by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maitland Station to Macksville Stationtrain 33 / ...
6h 48m$34–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Macksville Station, Coach Stopbus 3107 / ...
7h 22m$31–45Bus via Woodberry
- Take the bus from Hexham to Macksvillebus Pm12
7h 12m$54–83Drive 349.1 km
- Drive from Cessnock to Macksvillecar 349.1 km
3h 49m$62–90
Cessnock to Macksville by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Macksville is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Macksville is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Macksville. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Macksville via Hexham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Cessnock station to Macksville station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Macksville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Cessnock and Macksville is 387 km. The road distance is 349.1 km.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Macksville without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $30 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cessnock to Macksville, including transfers.
Cessnock to Macksville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hexham station.
Cessnock to Macksville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Macksville is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Woodberry, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Cessnock, NSW, Australia and Macksville, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Maitland Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 5h 4m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hexham to Macksville once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Maitland Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hexham to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Macksville Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Cessnock to Macksville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Macksville station.
Cessnock to Macksville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Macksville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Macksville is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Cessnock to Macksville.
There are 292+ hotels available in Macksville.





