There are 6 ways to get from North Ryde 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 49m$217–474Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
9h 48m$43–71Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2303
11h 22m$43–71Drive 461 km
- Drive from North Ryde to Armidalecar 461 km
5h 32m$85–122Fly 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 41m$335–690Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- 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
6h 49m$285–520
North Ryde to Armidale by subway, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Ryde to Armidale is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from North Ryde to Armidale is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $210 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from North Ryde to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Wicks Rd Before Farrington Pde and arriving at Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Walker St Opp Meredith Av, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Armidale Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from North Ryde station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from North Ryde Station and arriving at Armidale Station via Epping Station and Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between North Ryde and Armidale is 414 km. The road distance is 461 km.
The best way to get from North Ryde to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from North Ryde to Armidale, including transfers.
North Ryde to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
North Ryde to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from North Ryde to Armidale is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $210 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between North Ryde, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Hornsby Station to Armidale Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–460
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Hornsby Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $55–85
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 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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Booking & Getting There
North Ryde to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
North Ryde to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Ryde to Armidale is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from North Ryde to Armidale.
There are 79+ hotels available in Armidale.


