There are 4 ways to get from Maitland to Port Kembla by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 36 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 8m$30–169Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Thirroul Stationbus 36Sc / ...
7h 6m$27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3208 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
5h 51m$42–60Drive 240.2 km
- Drive from Maitland to Port Kemblacar 240.2 km
3h 2m$45–64
Maitland to Port Kembla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Port Kembla is to train and bus which costs $27 - $40 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Maitland to Port Kembla is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Port Kembla. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at King St Opp Bent St via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Port Kembla station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Port Kembla North Station via Central Station and Wollongong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Maitland and Port Kembla is 279 km. The road distance is 240.2 km.
The best way to get from Maitland to Port Kembla without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $30 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Maitland to Port Kembla, including transfers.
Maitland to Port Kembla bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Maitland to Port Kembla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Maitland to Port Kembla is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Port Kembla, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Maitland Station to Port Kembla North Station via Central Station and Wollongong Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to King St Opp Bent St via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Wollongong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5244
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nowra Coaches
Bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Thirroul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Nowra Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Maitland to Port Kembla bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Maitland to Port Kembla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Port Kembla is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Maitland to Port Kembla.
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