There are 7 ways to get from Blacktown to Armidale by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Armidale
best- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
4h 13m$205–435Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 19m$46–96Bus
- Take the bus from Blacktown TAFE, Main St to Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand Fbus 630
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
11h 29m$89–122Drive 471.6 km
- Drive from Blacktown to Armidalecar 471.6 km
5h 41m$85–123Fly to Tamworth, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
6h 5m$323–631Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
7h 13m$283–511Bus, train
- Take the bus from Blacktown TAFE, Main St to Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand Fbus 630
- Take the train from Epping Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 57m$50–91
Blacktown to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blacktown to Armidale is to bus and train which costs $50 - $95 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Blacktown to Armidale is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $200 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Blacktown to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Blacktown TAFE, Main St and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station, Stand A and Tamworth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Blacktown station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Blacktown Station and arriving at Armidale Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Blacktown and Armidale is 431 km. The road distance is 471.6 km.
The best way to get from Blacktown to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Blacktown to Armidale, including transfers.
Blacktown to Armidale bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Blacktown TAFE, Main St station.
Blacktown to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Blacktown to Armidale is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Blacktown, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Strathfield Station to Armidale Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blacktown TAFE, Main St to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station, George St, Hornsby Station, Stand A, and Tamworth Station in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Blacktown Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Blacktown Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Epping Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $55–85
- First Class
- $80–120
Train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Blacktown TAFE, Main St to Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Blacktown TAFE, Main St to Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Blacktown to Armidale bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F.
Blacktown to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blacktown to Armidale is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Blacktown to Armidale.
There are 82+ hotels available in Armidale.









