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 6m$205–435Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
8h 27m$45–85Bus
- 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$81–117Fly 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$323–631Fly 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 6m$283–511
Hornsby to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Armidale is to train which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Armidale is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $200 - $440.
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 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 - $90. 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 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
- $180–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Hornsby Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $55–85
- First Class
- $80–120
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- 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
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
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 82+ hotels available in Armidale.









