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

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There are 7 ways to get from Maitland to Townsville by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    6h 42m
    $289–615

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    31h 4m
    $198–5,124

  3. Bus via Hamilton Station

    1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand Abus bus 1Hu
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    38h 13m
    $285–464

  4. Drive 1,911.4 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Townsvillecar car 1,911.4 km
    22h 1m
    $342–494

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    6h 32m
    $199–600

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane TMW - TSV
    9h 27m
    $306–943

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    40h 49m
    $316–647

Maitland to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration31h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,641.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maitland Station to Townsville via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 31h 4m.

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