There are 4 ways to get from Maitland to Sydney CBD by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3208 / ...
2h 25m$18–27Train
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2h 38m$24–154Drive 157.4 km
- Drive from Maitland to Sydney CBDcar 157.4 km
1h 59m$29–41Train via Hamilton Station
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
3h 49m$19–28
Maitland to Sydney CBD by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Sydney CBD is to train via Hamilton Station which costs $19 - $28 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Maitland to Sydney CBD is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Maitland and Sydney CBD is 161 km. The road distance is 157.4 km.
The best way to get from Maitland to Sydney CBD without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $18 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Maitland to Sydney CBD, including transfers.
Maitland to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Maitland to Sydney CBD train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Maitland to Sydney CBD is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $18 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $160 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Maitland Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 33m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Maitland to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Maitland to Sydney CBD train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Sydney CBD is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Maitland to Sydney CBD.
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