There are 6 ways to get from Armidale to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Armidale Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 224
7h$42–80Bus
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 2406
8h 14m$78–106Drive 335.7 km
- Drive from Armidale to Cardiffcar 335.7 km
4h 17m$61–87Fly 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 Cardiff Stationtrain
5h 23m$203–420Fly Armidale to Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ARM - NTL
6h 52m$511–917Bus 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 Cardiff Stationtrain
8h 17m$271–479
Armidale to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Cardiff is to train which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Cardiff station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Cardiff Station, Main Rd via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Armidale station to Cardiff station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Broadmeadow Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Armidale and Cardiff is 425 km. The road distance is 335.7 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Armidale to Cardiff, including transfers.
Armidale to Cardiff bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Armidale Visitor Information Centre station.
Armidale to Cardiff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station.
The best way to get from Armidale to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Cardiff, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Armidale Station to Broadmeadow Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Cardiff Station, Main Rd via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd in around 8h 14m.
- 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
- $160–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Armidale to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- 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
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Armidale to Newcastle Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Armidale Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $60–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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 Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Armidale to Cardiff bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Armidale to Cardiff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadow Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Cardiff is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Armidale to Cardiff.
There are 594+ hotels available in Cardiff.





