There are 6 ways to get from Armidale to Newcastle by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Armidale Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 224
6h 41m$37–73Bus
- Take the bus from Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St to Gordon St Before Horton Stbus 376
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Newcastlebus Sydney
8h 40m$56–120Drive 334.6 km
- Drive from Armidale to Newcastlecar 334.6 km
4h 17m$60–87Fly Armidale to Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ARM - NTL
6h 25m$507–910Fly 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 Newcastle Interchangetrain
5h 59m$204–420Bus 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 Newcastle Interchangetrain
8h 53m$272–479
Armidale to Newcastle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Newcastle is to train which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Newcastle is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St and arriving at Newcastle via Port Macquarie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Armidale station to Newcastle station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Station and arriving at Broadmeadow Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Armidale and Newcastle is 417 km. The road distance is 334.6 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Newcastle without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Armidale to Newcastle, including transfers.
Armidale to Newcastle bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St station.
Armidale to Newcastle train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station.
The best way to get from Armidale to Newcastle is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Newcastle, 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 Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St to Newcastle via Gordon St Before Horton St and Port Macquarie in around 8h 40m.
- 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
- 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
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Armidale Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $60–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St to Gordon St Before Horton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Port Macquarie to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Port Macquarie to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Armidale to Newcastle bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Gordon St Before Horton St station.
Armidale to Newcastle train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadow Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Newcastle is 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Armidale to Newcastle.
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