There are 8 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) 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 to Armidale
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
2h 15m$195–400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
11h$38–65Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 8m$48–95Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Armidale481.6 km
5h 55mDrive 481.6 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidalecar 481.6 km
5h 55m$86–125Fly 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
4h 6m$301–593Fly 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
5h 15m$263–467Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 58m$64–107
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $190 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Armidale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Armidale is 388 km. The road distance is 481.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 10h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Armidale Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 8h.
- 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
- $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
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $80–130
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 Central Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Armidale.
There are 80+ hotels available in Armidale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Armidale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.