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How to get fromArmidale to Katoombaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Armidale to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Armidale to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ARM - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    5h 38m
    $192–418

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 224
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    10h 48m
    $50–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 2404
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus bus
    11h 56m
    $67–108

  4. Drive 506.9 km

    1. Drive from Armidale to Katoombacar car 506.9 km
    6h 13m
    $92–132

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $270–487

  6. Fly Armidale to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane ARM - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    8h 34m
    $430–1,411

Armidale to Katoomba by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Niagara St After Donnelly St to Katoomba Station via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Armidale Station, and Strathfield Station in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niagara St After Donnelly St to Katoomba via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 11h 56m.

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