There are 7 ways to get from Cessnock to Canberra by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3208 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
7h 41m$54–87Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 36 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
9h 38m$47–205Drive 416 km
- Drive from Cessnock to Canberracar 416 km
4h 39m$76–110Line 164 bus, train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Maitland Station, Railway Stbus
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
4h 54m$265–376Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus 163
- Take the train from Morisset Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
8h$85–140Train, bus
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 36 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
8h 2m$57–225Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
7h 14m$295–655
Cessnock to Canberra by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Canberra is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Canberra is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Canberra via Maitland Station, Station St and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Cessnock station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Cessnock and Canberra is 468 km. The road distance is 416 km.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Cessnock to Canberra, including transfers.
Cessnock to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Cessnock to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Canberra is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Cessnock, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Canberra via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Canberra Station via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, and Central Station in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Morisset Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- +61 2 4990 1699
- rover@rovercoaches.com.au
- Website
- Rover Coaches
Bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Maitland Station, Railway St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Rover Coaches
Bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Rover Coaches
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Cessnock to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Cessnock to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Canberra is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Cessnock to Canberra.
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