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34 h 8 min
2662 km.
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Maitland, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Maitland to Cairns

Composite routes from Maitland to Cairns

Cheapest
34 h 8 min
Car
2662 km.
from $146
Other
37 h 46 min
1850 km.
from $2030.24
47 h 11 min
1850 km.
from $299.48
8 h 10 min
Train, Plane
1850 km.
from $202.99
10 h 38 min
Train, Plane
1850 km.
from $279.43
47 h 33 min
1850 km.
from $355.02

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
11h 26m
Twice daily
$9.24–$25.00
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
14h 35m
Twice daily
$76.09–$173.91
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
15h 20m
Once daily
$54.35–$81.52
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 55m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$119.57–$434.78
Qantas
Website
5h 30m
Every day
$119.57–$760.87
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 25m
Every day
$152.17–$489.13
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 Maitland to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $97.83 - $347.83 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maitland to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $119.57 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct train between Maitland and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 46m.

How far is it from Maitland to Cairns?

The distance between Maitland and Cairns is 1933 km. The road distance is 2260.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Maitland to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 37h 46m and costs $59.78 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Maitland to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Cairns train from?

Maitland to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Maitland Station.

Train, bus or fly from Maitland to Cairns?

The best way to get from Maitland to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $119.57 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $4021.74 and takes 37h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $173.91 - $250 and takes 47h 11m.

What is the time difference between Maitland and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Maitland. It is currently 15:41 in Maitland and 14:41 in Cairns.

Where does the Maitland to Cairns train arrive?

Maitland to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Maitland to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Cairns is 2260 km. It takes approximately 26h 48m to drive from Maitland to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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