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How to get fromBallina to Maitlandby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Ballina to Maitland by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt19
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    9h 44m
    $118–292

  2. Bus, train via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus 144
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    11h 15m
    $59–239

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Hexhambus bus Pm11
    11h 44m
    $86–121

  4. Drive 584.7 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Maitlandcar car 584.7 km
    6h 15m
    $106–153

  5. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $94–446

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Newcastlebus bus Au001
    12h 12m
    $93–150

  7. Line 640 bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    6h 31m
    $138–495

  8. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus bus
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    8h 19m
    $159–477

  9. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $135–504

  10. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain train
    9h 27m
    $290–637

Ballina to Maitland by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 632.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Maitland, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Ballina to Hexham once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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