There are 5 ways to get from Armidale to Blue Mountains by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Armidale, train
best- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ARM - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Bell Stationtrain
6h$219–438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Armidale Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bell Stationtrain Bmt
11h 30m$66–119Bus
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus 362
- Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 546 / ...
12h 36m$96–133Drive 483.7 km
- Drive from Armidale to Blue Mountainscar 483.7 km
5h 55m$87–125Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, 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 Bell Stationtrain
8h 54m$287–497
Armidale to Blue Mountains by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Blue Mountains is to train which costs $65 - $120 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Blue Mountains is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Blue Mountains. However, there are services departing from Armidale Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Chifley Rd Opp Valley View Rd via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy and Main St Before Bridge St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Armidale station to Blue Mountains station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Station and arriving at Bell Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Armidale and Blue Mountains is 541 km. The road distance is 483.7 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Blue Mountains without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Armidale to Blue Mountains, including transfers.
Armidale to Blue Mountains bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Armidale Visitor Information Centre station.
Armidale to Blue Mountains train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station.
The best way to get from Armidale to Blue Mountains is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Niagara St After Donnelly St to Blue Mountains via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Armidale Station, Strathfield Station, and Bell Station in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Chifley Rd Opp Valley View Rd via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy, Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1, and Main St Before Bridge St in around 12h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- 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
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Bell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Bell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Bell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Armidale Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $55–85
- First Class
- $80–120
- 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
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Armidale to Blue Mountains bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Armidale to Blue Mountains train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Blue Mountains is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Armidale to Blue Mountains.
There are 203+ hotels available in Blue Mountains.





