There are 4 ways to get from Kings Cross to Maitland by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hamilton Station
best- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 33m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
3h 40m$19–28Drive 158.9 km
- Drive from Kings Cross to Maitlandcar 158.9 km
1h 59m$29–41Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
3h 51m$23–157
Kings Cross to Maitland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kings Cross to Maitland is to train via Hamilton Station which costs $19 - $28 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kings Cross to Maitland is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kings Cross station to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross Station, Darlinghurst Rd, Stand B and arriving at Maitland Station, Station St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross station to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Kings Cross and Maitland is 196 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.
The best way to get from Kings Cross to Maitland without a car is to train via Hamilton Station which takes 3h 33m and costs $19 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kings Cross to Maitland, including transfers.
Kings Cross to Maitland bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Kings Cross to Maitland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Kings Cross to Maitland is to train via Hamilton Station which takes 3h 33m and costs $19 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $28 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Kings Cross, NSW, Australia and Maitland, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Kings Cross to Maitland bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.
Kings Cross to Maitland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kings Cross to Maitland is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Kings Cross to Maitland.
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