There are 6 ways to get from Hornsby to Armidale by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Armidale
best- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
4h 7m$238–456Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
8h 27m$41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2301
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt10
9h 2m$80–107Drive 449.6 km
- Drive from Hornsby to Armidalecar 449.6 km
5h 26m$82–118Fly 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
5h 58m$326–632Fly 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 7m$286–502
Hornsby to Armidale by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Armidale is to train which costs $40 - $60 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Armidale is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $230 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station, Stand A and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Tamworth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Hornsby station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Armidale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Hornsby and Armidale is 430 km. The road distance is 449.6 km.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Hornsby to Armidale, including transfers.
Hornsby to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Hornsby Station, Stand A.
Hornsby to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Armidale is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Hornsby Station to Armidale Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Tamworth Station in around 9h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Hornsby to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Hornsby to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Armidale is 450 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Hornsby to Armidale.
There are 79+ hotels available in Armidale.



