There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newcastle Airport
best- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale (ARM)plane NTL - ARM
5h$540–863Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Stockland Green Hills, Mitchell Drbus 145
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
8h 50m$41–81Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
7h 11m$223–446Bus
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2305
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt10
9h 44m$81–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Armidale313.1 km
4hDrive 313.1 km
- Drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidalecar 313.1 km
4h$56–80
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale is to bus and train which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale is to drive which takes 4h and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Tamworth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Armidale is 261 km. The road distance is 313.1 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 50m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale, including transfers.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale is to fly which takes 5h and costs $500 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 44m.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale.
What companies run services between Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and three other airlines fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale (ARM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, Broadmeadow Station, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, and Tamworth Station in around 9h 44m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Canberra, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Gold Coast, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Brisbane, Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Armidale via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Maitland Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Stockland Green Hills, Mitchell Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
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