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How to get fromCairns to Armidaleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Armidale by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Armidale

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane CNS - ARM
    7h 45m
    $270–991

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus Dt1 / ...
    35h 47m
    $294–6,461

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus Dt1 / ...
    39h 32m
    $369–634

  4. Drive  2,004.2 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Armidalecar car 2,004.2 km
    23h 20m
    $365–526

  5. Fly to Tamworth, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane CNS - TMW
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    9h 41m
    $351–1,116

  6. Fly to Inverell Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Inverell Airport (IVR)plane plane CNS - IVR
    2. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus bus
    10h 50m
    $381–1,366

  7. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CNS - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    10h 20m
    $583–997

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Manners St After Rouse Stbus bus 676
    4. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus bus 328
    40h 25m
    $296–440

Cairns to Armidale by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,643.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Armidale (ARM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, and Manners St After Rouse St in around 40h 25m.

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