There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Armidale by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
7h 55m$42–80Bus
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2305
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt10
9h 11m$77–106Drive 335.1 km
- Drive from Cardiff to Armidalecar 335.1 km
4h 17m$60–87Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Armidale
- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
6h 7m$220–439Fly Newcastle Airport to Armidale
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale (ARM)plane NTL - ARM
7h 1m$510–918Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Tamworth, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
7h 59m$328–635
Cardiff to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Armidale is to train which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Armidale is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Tamworth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Armidale Station via Broadmeadow Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Cardiff and Armidale is 425 km. The road distance is 335.1 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Cardiff to Armidale, including transfers.
Cardiff to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Cardiff to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Armidale is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 9h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Broadmeadow Station to Armidale Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Tamworth Station in around 9h 11m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Canberra, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Gold Coast, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Brisbane, Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $60–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Cardiff to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Armidale is 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cardiff to Armidale.
There are 83+ hotels available in Armidale.





