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How to get fromLake Macquarie to Armidaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Macquarie to Armidale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Armidale Stationtrain train 223
    7h 55m
    $42–80

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus bus 2305
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus Dt10
    9h 11m
    $77–106

  3. Drive 366.9 km

    1. Drive from Morisset to Armidalecar car 366.9 km
    4h 33m
    $66–95

  4. Train, fly to Armidale

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane SYD - ARM
    6h 7m
    $220–439

  5. Train, fly to Tamworth, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane SYD - TMW
    3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    7h 59m
    $328–635

  6. Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    9h 7m
    $288–505

Lake Macquarie to Armidale by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Broadmeadow Station to Armidale Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Tamworth Station in around 9h 11m.

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