There are 5 ways to get from Armidale to Central Coast by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Armidale Station to Gosford Stationtrain 224
9h 10m$45–88Bus
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 2406
11h 11m$83–115Drive 408.2 km
- Drive from Armidale to Central Coastcar 408.2 km
4h 58m$74–106Fly from Armidale, train
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ARM - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
5h 47m$194–422Bus 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 Gosford Stationtrain
8h 41m$272–491
Armidale to Central Coast by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Central Coast is to train which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Central Coast is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Central Coast. However, there are services departing from Armidale Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Gosford Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Armidale station to Central Coast station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Station and arriving at Gosford Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Armidale and Central Coast is 521 km. The road distance is 408.2 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Central Coast without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Armidale to Central Coast, including transfers.
Armidale to Central Coast bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Armidale Visitor Information Centre station.
Armidale to Central Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station.
The best way to get from Armidale to Central Coast is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Armidale Station to Gosford Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
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
- $180–350
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Armidale Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–80
- First Class
- $70–110
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- 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 Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Armidale to Central Coast bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Armidale to Central Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Gosford Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Central Coast is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Armidale to Central Coast.
There are 1267+ hotels available in Central Coast.





