There are 7 ways to get from Penrith to Armidale by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Armidale
best- Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
4h 21m$216–436Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
11h 54m$45–75Train
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 26m$47–96Drive 494.7 km
- Drive from Penrith to Armidalecar 494.7 km
6h 4m$89–128Train, fly to Tamworth, bus
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
6h 13m$324–632Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain
- 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
7h 21m$284–502Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
11h 5m$51–93
Penrith to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Armidale is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Armidale is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $210 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Armidale Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station and arriving at Armidale Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Penrith and Armidale is 451 km. The road distance is 494.7 km.
The best way to get from Penrith to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Penrith to Armidale, including transfers.
Penrith to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Penrith Station, Stand D.
Penrith to Armidale train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Penrith Station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Armidale is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Penrith Station to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Strathfield Station, Armidale Station, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 11h 54m.
- 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
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $55–85
- First Class
- $80–120
Train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
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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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Penrith to Armidale train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Armidale is 495 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Penrith to Armidale.
There are 80+ hotels available in Armidale.







