There are 5 ways to get from Cessnock to Armidale by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Maitland Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
8h 9m$36–73Bus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2303 / ...
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt10
9h 4m$76–105Drive 355.4 km
- Drive from Cessnock to Armidalecar 355.4 km
4h 24m$64–93Fly from Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale (ARM)plane NTL - ARM
8h 13m$515–824Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
7h 46m$224–582
Cessnock to Armidale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Armidale is to train which costs $35 - $75 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Armidale is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Maitland Station, Station St and Tamworth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cessnock station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Armidale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Cessnock and Armidale is 414 km. The road distance is 355.4 km.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Cessnock to Armidale, including transfers.
Cessnock to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Cessnock to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Cessnock to Armidale is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 9h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Cessnock, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Maitland Station to Armidale Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, and Tamworth Station in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
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 Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- 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 Maitland Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Cessnock to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Cessnock to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Armidale is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Cessnock to Armidale.
There are 82+ hotels available in Armidale.





