There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD 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 38m$233–448Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
11h 3m$39–66Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 8m$45–70Drive 473.2 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Armidalecar 473.2 km
5h 48m$86–124Fly 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 29m$321–634Fly 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 38m$281–474
Sydney CBD to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Armidale is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Armidale is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $230 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F 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 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Armidale Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Armidale is 400 km. The road distance is 473.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sydney CBD to Armidale, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney CBD to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Armidale is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $230 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 10h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $60–90
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Sydney CBD to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney CBD to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Armidale is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Sydney CBD to Armidale.
There are 80+ hotels available in Armidale.