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34 h 16 min
2661 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Maitland

Composite routes from Cairns to Maitland

Cheapest
34 h 16 min
Car
2661 km.
from $146
Other
37 h 50 min
1850 km.
from $1997.02
45 h 10 min
1850 km.
from $299.11
8 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
1850 km.
from $199.14
46 h 25 min
1850 km.
from $362.61

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
11h 30m
Twice daily
$9.24–$25.00
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$413.04
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 45m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$108.70–$402.17
Qantas
Website
5h 16m
Every day
$228.26–$706.52
Virgin Australia
Website
5h
Every day
$141.30–$456.52
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Maitland?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Maitland is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $347.83 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Maitland?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Maitland is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Maitland?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 50m.

How far is it from Cairns to Maitland?

The distance between Cairns and Maitland is 1933 km. The road distance is 2260.2 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Maitland without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Maitland without a car is to train which takes 37h 50m and costs $59.78 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Maitland?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Cairns to Maitland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Maitland train from?

Cairns to Maitland train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Maitland?

The best way to get from Cairns to Maitland is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $3913.04 and takes 37h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $173.91 - $250 and takes 45h 10m.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Maitland?

Maitland is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 20:15 in Cairns and 21:15 in Maitland.

Where does the Cairns to Maitland train arrive?

Cairns to Maitland train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Maitland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Maitland is 2260 km. It takes approximately 26h 47m to drive from Cairns to Maitland.

Where can I stay near Maitland?

There are 398+ hotels available in Maitland. Prices start at $57.32 per night.
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