There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock by train, bus, rideshare, 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- Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward Stbus 163
4h 18m$14–22Bus, line 164 bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Railway St to Vincent St At Edward Stbus 164 / ...
4h 23m$19–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney (SYD) to Cessnock159.2 km
1h 56mDrive 159.2 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnockcar 159.2 km
1h 56m$30–43Train, bus via Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rd
- Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Cessnock Pool, Allandale Rdbus 163
4h 32m$34–43Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 223 / ...
4h 45m$42–189
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock is to train and bus which costs $14 - $23 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Vincent St At Edward St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Cessnock station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Cessnock is 186 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock is to bus and line 164 bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $19 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Cessnock, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Vincent St At Edward St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Station St, and Maitland Station, Railway St in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Morisset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Morisset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- 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 Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- 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
- +61 2 4990 1699
- rover@rovercoaches.com.au
- Website
- Rover Coaches
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
- Rover Coaches
Bus from Maitland Station, Railway St to Vincent St At Edward St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Rover Coaches
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
- Rover Coaches
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney (SYD) to Cessnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cessnock.
There are 558+ hotels available in Cessnock.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Cessnock. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.