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How to get fromArmidale to Bairnsdaleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Armidale to Bairnsdale by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Armidale to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ARM - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $471–596

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Central Stationtrain train 224
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Bairnsdalebus bus
    22h 22m
    $84–190

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    21h 14m
    $88–173

  4. Drive 1,137.1 km

    1. Drive from Armidale to Bairnsdalecar car 1,137.1 km
    14h 15m
    $204–295

  5. Fly Armidale to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane ARM - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    11h 45m
    $327–1,232

  6. Fly Armidale to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane ARM - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    12h 42m
    $501–750

  7. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CFS - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    11h 40m
    $339–745

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Central Stationtrain train 224
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    25h 53m
    $122–357

  9. Train, bus via Bega

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Stationtrain train 224
    2. Take the train from Fassifern Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus bus Pm2
    4. Take the bus from Carp St/Church St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    26h 30m
    $110–205

Armidale to Bairnsdale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration22h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,312.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Niagara St After Donnelly St to Bairnsdale via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 21h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niagara St After Donnelly St to Bairnsdale Station via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Armidale Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 25h 53m.

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