There are 4 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Cessnock by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward Stbus 163
15h 30m$76–239Bus, train via Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rdbus 163
16h 39m$71–104Drive 609.7 km
- Drive from Lightning Ridge to Cessnockcar 609.7 km
7h$110–159Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
16h 16m$85–376
Lightning Ridge to Cessnock by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cessnock is to bus and train via Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rd which costs $70 - $110 and takes 16h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cessnock is to drive which takes 7h and costs $110 - $160.
The distance between Lightning Ridge and Cessnock is 971 km. The road distance is 609.7 km.
The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cessnock without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 30m and costs $75 - $240.
It takes approximately 15h 30m to get from Lightning Ridge to Cessnock, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Cessnock is 610 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Lightning Ridge to Cessnock.
There are 572+ hotels available in Cessnock.
What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Cessnock, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Cessnock. However, you can take the bus to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, walk to Dubbo Station, take the train to Strathfield Station, take the train to Morisset Station, walk to Morisset Station, Stand C, then take the bus to Vincent St At Edward St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rd via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Morisset Station, and Morisset Station, Stand C in around 16h 39m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Strathfield Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Morisset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Morisset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 2 4990 1699
- rover@rovercoaches.com.au
- Website
- rovercoaches.com.au
Bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.rovercoaches.com.au/site/index.cfm
Bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.rovercoaches.com.au/site/index.cfm
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