What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to East Maitland?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to East Maitland is to train which costs $15 - $21 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to East Maitland?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to East Maitland is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and East Maitland?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to East Maitland. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Brisbane St At Adelaide St via Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and East Maitland?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to East Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Victoria Street Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Sydney to East Maitland?

The distance between Sydney and East Maitland is 165 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to East Maitland without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to East Maitland without a car is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $18 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to East Maitland?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Sydney to East Maitland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to East Maitland bus from?

Sydney to East Maitland bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Sydney to East Maitland train from?

Sydney to East Maitland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to East Maitland?

The best way to get from Sydney to East Maitland is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $18 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $21 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Sydney to East Maitland bus arrive?

Sydney to East Maitland bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.

Where does the Sydney to East Maitland train arrive?

Sydney to East Maitland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to East Maitland?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to East Maitland is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Sydney to East Maitland.

How do I get a train ticket from Sydney to East Maitland?

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Where can I stay near East Maitland?

There are 333+ hotels available in East Maitland.

Sydney to East Maitland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to East Maitland by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
2h 44m
$18–28
Bus via Newcastle Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn / ...
3h 54m
$14–23
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 1m
$15–21
Drive 157.5 km
1. Drive from Sydney to East Maitlandcar 157.5 km
1h 50m
$29–41

Sydney to East Maitland by bus

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Distance: 164.8 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and East 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.

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