What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cessnock?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cessnock is to train and bus which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cessnock?

The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cessnock is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney CBD and Cessnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD to Cessnock. However, there are services departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Vincent St At Edward St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney CBD and Cessnock?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Cessnock station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Sydney CBD to Cessnock?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Cessnock is 175 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.

How do I travel from Sydney CBD to Cessnock without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Cessnock without a car is to train and bus via Epping Station which takes 3h 53m and costs $16 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Sydney CBD to Cessnock?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Sydney CBD to Cessnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Cessnock bus from?

Sydney CBD to Cessnock bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Cessnock train from?

Sydney CBD to Cessnock train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney CBD to Cessnock?

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Cessnock is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $180 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Cessnock bus arrive?

Sydney CBD to Cessnock bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Cessnock train arrive?

Sydney CBD to Cessnock train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station.

Can I drive from Sydney CBD to Cessnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Cessnock is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Sydney CBD to Cessnock.

Where can I stay near Cessnock?

There are 560+ hotels available in Cessnock.

Sydney CBD to Cessnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Cessnock by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Epping Station
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1. Take the train from Epping Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward Stbus 163
3h 53m
$16–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 2303 / ...
4h 42m
$21–33
Drive 150.8 km
1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Cessnockcar 150.8 km
1h 49m
$28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rdbus 163
4h 14m
$17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 223 / ...
4h 38m
$24–173

Sydney CBD to Cessnock by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 175 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Cessnock, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Maitland Station, Station St once daily. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route 4 times a day.

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