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

The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Lithgow is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Cessnock and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Maitland Station, Station St and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Cessnock to Lithgow?

The distance between Cessnock and Lithgow is 308 km. The road distance is 239.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cessnock to Lithgow without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 56m and costs $21 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cessnock to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cessnock to Lithgow bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cessnock to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Lithgow is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $310 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Cessnock to Lithgow bus arrive?

Cessnock to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D.

Can I drive from Cessnock to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Lithgow is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cessnock to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 189+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Cessnock to Lithgow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cessnock to Lithgow 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 C163
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Strathfield StationCcn
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow StationBmt
5h 56m
$21–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D2410 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 12703
7h 42m
$31–45
Drive 239.7 km
1. Drive from Cessnock to Lithgow239.7 km
3h 21m
$47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Station34 / ...
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow StationBmt
7h 6m
$31–304

Cessnock to Lithgow by bus and train

28Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 308 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Lithgow Station via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, and Strathfield Station in around 7h 6m.

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