There are 7 ways to get from Katoomba to Armidale by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Armidale
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
5h 31m$238–438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
11h 36m$45–73Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rdbus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2303
11h 57m$71–109Drive 511.6 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Armidalecar 511.6 km
6h 28m$90–130Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Armidale
- Drive from Katoomba to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Armidale (ARM)plane OAG - ARM
6h$310–1,144Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Tamworth, bus
- Take the train from Katoomba 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 23m$316–614Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- 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
8h 31m$286–454
Katoomba to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Armidale is to train which costs $45 - $75 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Armidale is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $230 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Armidale Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Armidale Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Katoomba and Armidale is 506 km. The road distance is 511.6 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Katoomba to Armidale, including transfers.
Katoomba to Armidale bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba to Armidale train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Armidale is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Strathfield Station, Armidale Station, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 11h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–350
Flights from Orange Airport to Armidale via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–310
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–60
- First Class
- $55–90
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- 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 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
Katoomba to Armidale bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.
Katoomba to Armidale train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Armidale is 512 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Katoomba to Armidale.
There are 78+ hotels available in Armidale.






