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

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There are 8 ways to get from Maitland to Mackay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    6h 18m
    $269–425

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    25h 47m
    $171–3,821

  3. Bus via Newcastle (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    32h 47m
    $300–684

  4. Drive  1,560.9 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Mackaycar car 1,560.9 km
    18h 45m
    $283–408

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    7h 52m
    $259–675

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane TMW - MKY
    9h 7m
    $272–827

  7. Fly Newcastle Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane NTL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    9h 18m
    $639–2,265

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    33h 19m
    $256–417

Maitland to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration25h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,372.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maitland Station to Mackay via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 25h 47m.

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