What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Maitland?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Maitland is to fly which costs $220 - $600 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Maitland?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Maitland is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $220 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Maitland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Maitland Station, Station St via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Maitland?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 5m.

How far is it from Cairns to Maitland?

The distance between Cairns and Maitland is 1933 km. The road distance is 2254.1 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Maitland without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Maitland without a car is to train which takes 38h 5m and costs $220 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Maitland?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Cairns to Maitland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Maitland bus from?

Cairns to Maitland bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Maitland train from?

Cairns to Maitland train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Maitland?

The best way to get from Cairns to Maitland is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $220 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $6,500 and takes 38h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 43h 5m.

Where does the Cairns to Maitland bus arrive?

Cairns to Maitland bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Cairns to Maitland train arrive?

Cairns to Maitland train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Maitland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Maitland is 2254 km. It takes approximately 26h 7m to drive from Cairns to Maitland.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns to Maitland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns to Maitland?

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Cairns to Maitland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Maitland by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Newcastle Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CNS - NTL
7h 23m
$226–565
Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain
8h 12m
$156–689
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
38h 5m
$229–6,401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 3204
43h 5m
$335–539
Drive 2,254.1 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Maitlandcar 2,254.1 km
26h 7m
$406–586
Fly to Tamworth, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tamworth (TMW)plane CNS - TMW
2. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Maitland Stationtrain
11h 49m
$312–970
Bus via Hexham
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Hexhambus Pm11
46h 13m
$329–470

Cairns to Maitland by train

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Distance: 1,932.6 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Maitland Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 38h 5m.

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