There are 7 ways to get from Armidale to Bathurst by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 570 / ...
11h$96–131Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Epping Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus
14h 16m$54–100Train
- Take the train from Armidale Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bathurst Stationtrain 427
13h 9m$64–248Drive 468.2 km
- Drive from Armidale to Bathurstcar 468.2 km
5h 36m$84–121Fly Armidale to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ARM - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Bathurst Stationtrain
7h 32m$206–423Fly Armidale to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane ARM - OAG
- Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand Abus
7h 16m$372–1,366Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Bathurst Stationtrain
10h 26m$274–482
Armidale to Bathurst by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Bathurst is to train and bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 14h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Bathurst is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Bathurst station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Bathurst Station, Coach Stop via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Armidale station to Bathurst station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Station and arriving at Bathurst Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Armidale and Bathurst is 664 km. The road distance is 468.2 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Bathurst without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h to get from Armidale to Bathurst, including transfers.
Armidale to Bathurst bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Armidale Visitor Information Centre station.
Armidale to Bathurst train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station.
The best way to get from Armidale to Bathurst is to bus which takes 11h and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 13h 9m.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Bathurst, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niagara St After Donnelly St to Bathurst Station via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Armidale Station, and Strathfield Station in around 13h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
Flights from Armidale to Orange Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Armidale Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $55–85
- First Class
- $80–120
Train from Strathfield Station to Bathurst Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $40–60
Train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Bathurst Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $29–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Bathurst Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Fassifern Station to Epping Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Bathurst Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- +61 2 6362 3197
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/orange/
- Phone
- 02 6331 2744
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/bathurst/
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More Questions & Answers
Armidale to Bathurst bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Armidale to Bathurst train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Bathurst is 468 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Armidale to Bathurst.
There are 124+ hotels available in Bathurst.













