There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Armidale by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Armidale
best- Take the train from Richmond Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
4h 49m$216–437Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N71
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
12h 44m$45–77Train
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T1
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 55m$48–97Drive 496.7 km
- Drive from Richmond to Armidalecar 496.7 km
5h 59m$88–127Train, fly to Tamworth, bus
- Take the train from Richmond 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 41m$314–623Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Take the train from Richmond 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 49m$284–503Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T1
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
11h 34m$52–94
Richmond to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Armidale is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Armidale is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $210 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Richmond Station, East Market St 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 12h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Station and arriving at Armidale Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Richmond and Armidale is 457 km. The road distance is 496.7 km.
The best way to get from Richmond to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Richmond to Armidale, including transfers.
Richmond to Armidale bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Richmond Station, East Market St.
Richmond to Armidale train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Armidale is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 12h 44m.
What companies run services between Richmond, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Richmond Station to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Strathfield Station, Armidale Station, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 12h 44m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Richmond Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Richmond Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
Train from Richmond Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Richmond Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Richmond Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- 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
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Armidale bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.
Richmond to Armidale train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Armidale is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Richmond to Armidale.
There are 80+ hotels available in Armidale.









