There are 3 ways to get from Armidale to Coolah by train, car, or bus
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from Armidale Station to Quirindi Stationtrain 224
- Drive from Quirindi Station to Coolahcar
5h 33m$46–78Bus
- 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 Binnia St Before Booyamurra Stbus 574
7h 20m$77–104Drive 280.1 km
- Drive from Armidale to Coolahcar 280.1 km
3h 20m$51–73
Armidale to Coolah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Coolah is to train and drive which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Coolah is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Coolah. However, there are services departing from Armidale Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Binnia St Before Booyamurra St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Armidale and Coolah is 320 km. The road distance is 280.1 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Coolah without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Armidale to Coolah, including transfers.
Armidale to Coolah bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Armidale Visitor Information Centre station.
Armidale to Coolah bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Coolah is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Armidale to Coolah.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Coolah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Binnia St Before Booyamurra St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Armidale Station to Quirindi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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