There are 5 ways to get from Armidale to Waratah by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Armidale Station to Maitland Stationtrain 224
6h 55m$37–56Bus
- 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 18m$77–105Drive 329.1 km
- Drive from Armidale to Waratahcar 329.1 km
4h 10m$60–87Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ARM - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
6h 5m$218–457Fly to Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ARM - NTL
6h 54m$666–925
Armidale to Waratah by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Waratah is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Waratah is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Waratah. However, there are services departing from Armidale Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Turton Rd At Tinonee Rd via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Armidale station to Waratah station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Station and arriving at Waratah Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Armidale and Waratah is 414 km. The road distance is 329.1 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Waratah without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Armidale to Waratah, including transfers.
Armidale to Waratah bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Armidale Visitor Information Centre station.
Armidale to Waratah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station.
The best way to get from Armidale to Waratah is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $650 - $950 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Waratah, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Armidale Station to Maitland Station twice daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Turton Rd At Tinonee Rd via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Armidale Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–65
- 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
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Armidale to Waratah bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Armidale to Waratah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Waratah is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Armidale to Waratah.
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