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How to get fromMackay to Maitlandby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Maitland by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MKY - NTL
    5h 19m
    $274–555

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 32
    26h 26m
    $159–3,749

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus bus 3204
    31h 7m
    $215–347

  4. Drive 1,560.9 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Maitlandcar car 1,560.9 km
    18h 45m
    $281–405

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain train
    8h 7m
    $245–619

  6. Bus via Hexham

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Hexhambus bus Pm11
    35h 53m
    $285–556

Mackay to Maitland by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration26h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,372.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Maitland Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 26h 26m.

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