What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Maitland?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Maitland is to bus which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Maitland?

The fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Maitland is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Macquarie and Maitland?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Macquarie station to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station and arriving at Maitland Station, Station St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Macquarie and Maitland?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Macquarie station to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Lake Macquarie to Maitland?

The distance between Lake Macquarie and Maitland is 38 km. The road distance is 52 km.

How do I travel from Lake Macquarie to Maitland without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Maitland without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $11 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Lake Macquarie to Maitland?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Lake Macquarie to Maitland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Maitland bus from?

Lake Macquarie to Maitland bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Maitland train from?

Lake Macquarie to Maitland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Cardiff Station.

Train or bus from Lake Macquarie to Maitland?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Maitland is to train which takes 55 min and costs $11 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Maitland bus arrive?

Lake Macquarie to Maitland bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Maitland train arrive?

Lake Macquarie to Maitland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.

Can I drive from Lake Macquarie to Maitland?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Macquarie to Maitland is 52 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Lake Macquarie to Maitland.

Where can I stay near Maitland?

There are 414+ hotels available in Maitland.

Lake Macquarie to Maitland - 5 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Macquarie to Maitland by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Maitland Stationtrain Hun
55 min
$11–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 1Hu / ...
2h 13m
$9–13
Line 11 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus 11
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Maitland Stationtrain Hun
1h 29m
$11–14
Drive 52 km
1. Drive from Morisset to Maitlandcar 52 km
44 min
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Morisset to Maitlandtaxi 52 km
44 min
$160–190

Lake Macquarie to Maitland by train

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Distance: 38.5 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Maitland, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cardiff Station to Maitland Station via Hamilton Station in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Maitland Station, Station St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C in around 2h 13m.

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