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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cessnock is to train and bus which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cessnock is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Cessnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney 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 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Cessnock?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Cessnock station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Maitland Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Sydney to Cessnock?

The distance between Sydney and Cessnock is 218 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Cessnock without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $21 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Sydney to Cessnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Cessnock bus from?

Sydney to Cessnock bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Cessnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Sydney to Cessnock?

The best way to get from Sydney to Cessnock is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $21 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $29 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Sydney to Cessnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sydney to Cessnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Cessnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cessnock is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Sydney to Cessnock.

Where can I stay near Cessnock?

There are 567+ hotels available in Cessnock.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
3h 41m
$21–153
Train, bus
cheapest
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
3h 43m
$14–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 2303 / ...
3h 42m
$19–28
Drive 149.9 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Cessnockcar 149.9 km
1h 48m
$27–39
Train, bus via Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rd
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
3h 50m
$14–19

Sydney to Cessnock by train and bus

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.6 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

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. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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