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How to get fromMelbourne to Maitlandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Maitland by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Maitland Stationtrain train
    4h 32m
    $137–372

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h 36m
    $79–319

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 223 / ...
    14h 37m
    $85–393

  4. Drive 995 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Maitlandcar car 995 km
    10h 44m
    $175–253

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain train
    6h 52m
    $147–460

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus bus 2303 / ...
    15h 5m
    $118–189

Melbourne to Maitland by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 907.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Maitland, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Maitland Station via Central Station in around 14h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Maitland Station, Station St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 15h 5m.

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