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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train 32 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    6h 11m
    $58–216

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train 32 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    7h 48m
    $43–191

  3. Drive  421.4 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Canberracar car 421.4 km
    4h 49m
    $91–131

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane NTL - CBR
    3h 59m
    $272–431

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 2404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    6h 18m
    $56–87

  6. Train, bus via Hamilton Station

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus Melbourne
    8h 14m
    $86–141

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    5h 23m
    $291–731

Maitland to Canberra by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a train from Maitland Station to Canberra Station via Central Station in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Canberra via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Sydney Central Station in around 6h 18m.

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