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

The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Bowral is to bus and train via Minto which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Bowral is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cessnock and Bowral?

No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Maitland Station, Station St and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Cessnock to Bowral?

The distance between Cessnock and Bowral is 282 km. The road distance is 243.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cessnock to Bowral without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 49m and costs $24 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Cessnock to Bowral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cessnock to Bowral bus from?

Cessnock to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

Train or bus from Cessnock to Bowral?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Bowral is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $190 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Cessnock to Bowral bus arrive?

Cessnock to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Cessnock to Bowral?

Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Bowral is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cessnock to Bowral.

Where can I stay near Bowral?

There are 304+ hotels available in Bowral.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus 163
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T3 / ...
4. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
5h 49m
$24–50
Bus, train via Minto
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus 163
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Farrow Rd, Stand G to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 6Sh / ...
6h 29m
$18–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 7105 / ...
7h 27m
$30–45
Drive 243.7 km
1. Drive from Cessnock to Bowralcar 243.7 km
2h 54m
$44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224 / ...
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
6h 52m
$34–187

Cessnock to Bowral by bus and train

28Weekly Services

5h 49mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.5 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Bowral Station via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Strathfield Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 6h 52m.

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