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How to get fromNewcastle to Armidaleby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle to Armidale by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Armidale Stationtrain train 223
    6h 46m
    $37–70

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Port Macquariebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus bus 375
    8h 30m
    $61–118

  3. Drive 334.6 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Armidalecar car 334.6 km
    4h 17m
    $60–87

  4. Fly Newcastle Airport to Armidale

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane NTL - ARM
    6h 31m
    $506–910

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Armidale

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane SYD - ARM
    6h 23m
    $220–440

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Tamworth, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange 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
    8h 15m
    $328–636

Newcastle to Armidale by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Newcastle, 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 Newcastle to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St via Port Macquarie and Gordon St Before Horton St in around 8h 30m.

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