There are 7 ways to get from Wollongong to Armidale by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Armidale
best- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
4h 31m$229–636Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus 43Sc
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
12h 48m$45–74Train
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
11h 28m$49–73Drive 544.3 km
- Drive from Wollongong to Armidalecar 544.3 km
6h 40m$117–169Train, fly to Tamworth, bus
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek 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 23m$337–742Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek 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 31m$297–532Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
11h 54m$48–75
Wollongong to Armidale by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Armidale is to train via Toronto which costs $45 - $75 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Armidale is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station, Station 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 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Armidale station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Armidale Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Wollongong and Armidale is 464 km. The road distance is 544.3 km.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Wollongong to Armidale, including transfers.
Wollongong to Armidale bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.
Wollongong to Armidale train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Armidale is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 12h 48m.
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Central Station, Armidale Station, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 12h 48m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- 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
Train from Central Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Wollongong to Armidale bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.
Wollongong to Armidale train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Armidale is 544 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Wollongong to Armidale.
There are 78+ hotels available in Armidale.













