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How to get fromSydney to South Armby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to South Arm by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    8h 27m
    $108–278

  2. Bus via Macksville Station, Coach Stop

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Macksville Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3105 / ...
    10h 38m
    $45–64

  3. Drive 494.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to South Armcar car 494.6 km
    5h 39m
    $88–127

  4. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the taxi from Macksville Station to South Armtaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $292–612

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Macksvillebus bus Pm12
    10h 58m
    $75–105

  6. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $249–514

  7. Fly to Armidale, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane SYD - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to General Store Thorabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from General Store Thora to South Armtaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $438–697

  8. Fly to Tamworth, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane SYD - TMW
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to General Store Thorabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from General Store Thora to South Armtaxi taxi
    8h 58m
    $518–867

  9. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $250–597

Sydney to South Arm by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and South Arm, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 7h 51m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Macksville Station, Coach Stop 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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