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How to get fromChristchurch to Armidaleby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Armidale by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Armidale

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane CHC - ARM
    9h 18m
    $206–958

  2. Fly to Tamworth, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane CHC - TMW
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    11h 9m
    $304–1,114

  3. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CHC - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    12h 28m
    $274–1,014

  4. Fly to Inverell Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Inverell Airport (IVR)plane plane CHC - IVR
    2. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus bus
    14h 48m
    $368–1,474

  5. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane CHC - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus bus
    14h 20m
    $229–941

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Armidale (ARM) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,360.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Armidale, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Armidale (ARM) 3 times a day.

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