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How to get fromCairns to East Maitlandby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to East Maitland by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CNS - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Stockland Green Hills, Mitchell Drbus bus
    7h 19m
    $221–598

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $149–568

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 32
    38h 18m
    $234–6,408

  4. Bus via Hamilton Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus bus 3204
    43h 11m
    $331–536

  5. Drive 2,258.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to East Maitlandcar car 2,258.4 km
    26h 10m
    $403–581

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Hexhambus bus Pm11
    46h 6m
    $329–470

Cairns to East Maitland by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration38h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,921.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and East Maitland, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Victoria Street Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Maitland Station in around 38h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Victoria Street Station, Victoria St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A in around 43h 11m.

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