There are 7 ways to get from Sydney 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$230–426Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
9h 54m$41–58Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
9h 2m$47–89Drive 472.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Armidalecar 472.3 km
5h 46m$84–121Fly 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$308–612Fly 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$278–482Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 13m$46–85
Sydney to Armidale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Armidale is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Armidale is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $230 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Armidale Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Armidale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Sydney and Armidale is 400 km. The road distance is 472.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sydney to Armidale, including transfers.
Sydney to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Armidale is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $230 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Sydney, 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 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
- $210–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- 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 6m
- 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
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Sydney to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to Armidale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Armidale is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Sydney to Armidale.
There are 80+ hotels available in Armidale.