There are 5 ways to get from New South Wales to Armidale by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Armidale
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
3h 38m$210–426Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
10h 59m$40–70Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 7m$50–100Drive 472.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Armidalecar 472.3 km
5h 46m$85–123Fly 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 29m$318–622
New South Wales to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New South Wales to Armidale is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from New South Wales to Armidale is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $210 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from New South Wales station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Armidale Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from New South Wales station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Armidale Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between New South Wales and Armidale is 400 km. The road distance is 472.3 km.
The best way to get from New South Wales to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from New South Wales to Armidale, including transfers.
New South Wales to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
New South Wales to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from New South Wales to Armidale is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $210 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between New South Wales, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Armidale Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $80–130
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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
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New South Wales to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
New South Wales to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New South Wales to Armidale is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from New South Wales to Armidale.
There are 80+ hotels available in Armidale.