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 via Bridge Street station which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 30m.

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 station to Cessnock. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Vincent St At Edward St via Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Sydney CBD to Cessnock?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Cessnock is 178 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 which takes 4h 19m and costs $16 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

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

Sydney CBD to Cessnock train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, 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 and line 164 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $170 and takes 4h 47m.

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 XPT, 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 567+ hotels available in Cessnock.

Sydney CBD to Cessnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 164 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
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward Stbus 163
4h 19m
$16–27
Bus, line 164 bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Railway St to Vincent St At Edward Stbus 164 / ...
4h 19m
$21–33
Drive 150.8 km
1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Cessnockcar 150.8 km
1h 49m
$28–40
Train, bus via Bridge Street station
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 30m
$17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
4h 47m
$26–163

Sydney CBD to Cessnock by train and bus

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Distance: 177.9 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a subway from Martin Place Station to Vincent St At Edward St via Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Station St, and Maitland Station, Railway St in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 44m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 4 times a day.

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