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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cessnock is to train and bus which costs $12 - $18 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cessnock is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Cessnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Cessnock. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Vincent St At Edward St via Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Sydney to Cessnock?

The distance between Sydney and Cessnock is 176 km. The road distance is 149.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Cessnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $12 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Sydney to Cessnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Cessnock bus from?

Sydney to Cessnock bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Sydney to Cessnock bus arrive?

Sydney to Cessnock bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.

Can I drive from Sydney to Cessnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cessnock is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Sydney to Cessnock.

Where can I stay near Cessnock?

There are 582+ hotels available in Cessnock.

Sydney to Cessnock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 164 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Cessnock by train, bus, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset StationCcn
2. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward St163
3h 42m
$13–17
Bus, line 164 bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St2303 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Railway St to Vincent St At Edward St164 / ...
3h 51m
$19–27
Drive 149.4 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Cessnock149.4 km
1h 48m
$30–43
Train, bus via Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rd
1. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset StationCcn
2. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rd163
3h 50m
$13–17

Sydney to Cessnock by train and bus

28Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.6 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Vincent St At Edward St via Maitland Station, Station St and Maitland Station, Railway St in around 3h 51m.

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