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How to get fromMaitland to Darwinby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    8h 32m
    $364–970

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 21h
    $568–1,488

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train 36 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 13h
    $3,537–7,890

  4. Drive  3,844.3 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Darwincar car 3,844.3 km
    39h 32m
    $696–1,005

  5. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane NTL - DRW
    8h 29m
    $445–1,060

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane TMW - DRW
    11h 8m
    $427–1,522

Maitland to Darwin by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$568Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,364.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Darwin via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 21h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maitland Station to Darwin via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 3d 13h.

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