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How to get fromMaitland to Lake Macquarieby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Maitland to Lake Macquarie by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Hun
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    57 min
    $11–15

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 1Hu / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Cardiff Station, Main Rdbus bus 15Cn / ...
    1h 33m
    $9–13

  3. Drive 51.6 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Morissetcar car 51.6 km
    45 min
    $10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maitland to Morissettaxi taxi 51.6 km
    45 min
    $150–190

  5. Train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Hun
    2. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand Bbus bus 11
    1h 33m
    $11–15

Maitland to Lake Macquarie by train

Calendar459Weekly Trains
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.5 km
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Maitland Station to Cardiff Station via Hamilton Station in around 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Cardiff Station, Main Rd via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C in around 1h 33m.

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