There are 8 ways to get from Maitland to Kingscliff by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best- Take the train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
4h 43m$99–575Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Maitland Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Pearl St Before Turnock Stbus 173
12h 58m$73–222Bus
- Take the bus from Hexham to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
14h 4m$110–166Drive 659.9 km
- Drive from Maitland to Kingscliffcar 659.9 km
7h 3m$121–175Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
6h 18m$124–505Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 760 bus, bus
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop B to Wharf St at Tweed Mallbus
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Churchbus
7h 38m$114–393Train
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
13h 26m$157–332Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Bilingabus Au001
16h 10m$109–170
Maitland to Kingscliff by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Kingscliff is to train and bus which costs $70 - $230 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Maitland to Kingscliff is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Maitland to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Hexham and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Kingscliff station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Maitland and Kingscliff is 612 km. The road distance is 659.9 km.
The best way to get from Maitland to Kingscliff without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 58m and costs $70 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Maitland to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Maitland to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hexham station.
Maitland to Kingscliff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Maitland to Kingscliff is to bus which takes 14h 4m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hexham to Tweed Heads once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maitland Station to Kingscliff via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 13h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–900
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Pearl St Before Turnock St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Maitland to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Tweed Heads station.
Maitland to Kingscliff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Kingscliff is 660 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Maitland to Kingscliff.
There are 535+ hotels available in Kingscliff.




