There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
3h 26m$16–24Train via Hamilton Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 39m$34–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Maitland166.8 km
2h 6mDrive 166.8 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitlandcar 166.8 km
2h 6m$30–43Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
3h 50m$21–152
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland is to bus which costs $16 - $25 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Maitland Station, Station St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Maitland is 170 km. The road distance is 166.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $16 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $16 - $25. Alternatively, you can train via Hamilton Station, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Maitland, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Maitland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maitland.
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