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

The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Lismore is to train which costs $50 - $230 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Lismore is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Cessnock and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Lismore via Hexham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Cessnock to Lismore?

The distance between Cessnock and Lismore is 646 km. The road distance is 601.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cessnock to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Cessnock to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cessnock to Lismore bus from?

Cessnock to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hexham station.

Train or bus from Cessnock to Lismore?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Lismore is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $230 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Cessnock to Lismore bus arrive?

Cessnock to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.

Can I drive from Cessnock to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Lismore is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Cessnock to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 70+ hotels available in Lismore.

Cessnock to Lismore - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 164 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cessnock to Lismore by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hexham to Lismorebus Pm12
11h 13m
$79–115
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
11h 52m
$54–224
Drive 601.9 km
1. Drive from Cessnock to Lismorecar 601.9 km
6h 32m
$108–155
Line 164 bus, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Maitland Station, Railway Stbus
2. Take the train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
4. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus
5. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
7h 54m
$126–346
Bus via Grafton
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rdbus 160
2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Graftonbus
3. Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
13h 29m
$94–189
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
9h 43m
$124–519
Line 164 bus, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 161 bus
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Maitland Station, Railway Stbus
2. Take the train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
4. Take the train from International Airport Station to Roma Streettrain
5. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
6. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
10h 2m
$130–464
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus
4. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
10h 27m
$160–554

Cessnock to Lismore by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 13mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 645.7 km
Duration: 11h 13m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hexham to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Maitland Station to Casino Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–210 and the journey takes 8h 38m.

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