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

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Cairns is to fly which costs $210 - $600 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maitland to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Maitland and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at Cairns via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Maitland and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 44m.

How far is it from Maitland to Cairns?

The distance between Maitland and Cairns is 1932 km. The road distance is 2253.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Maitland to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 37h 44m and costs $220 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Maitland to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Cairns bus from?

Maitland to Cairns bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Cairns train from?

Maitland to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.

Train, bus or fly from Maitland to Cairns?

The best way to get from Maitland to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $7,000 and takes 37h 44m, you could also bus via Hamilton Station, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 43h 44m.

Where does the Maitland to Cairns bus arrive?

Maitland to Cairns bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, arrive at Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A.

Where does the Maitland to Cairns train arrive?

Maitland to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Maitland to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Cairns is 2253 km. It takes approximately 26h 8m to drive from Maitland to Cairns.

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

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Fly from Newcastle Airport
best
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NTL - CNS
8h 27m
$219–565
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
8h 12m
$169–720
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
37h 44m
$228–6,724
Bus via Hamilton Station
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand Abus 1Hu
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
43h 44m
$335–544
Drive 2,253.4 km
1. Drive from Maitland to Cairnscar 2,253.4 km
26h 8m
$406–586
Train to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane TMW - CNS
10h 37m
$286–893
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
46h 9m
$326–477

Maitland to Cairns by train

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Distance: 1,932.2 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maitland Station to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 37h 44m.

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