There are 6 ways to get from Armidale to Callaghan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Armidale Station to Maitland Station224
6h 51m$38–76Bus
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth StationDt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd2406
8h 27m$78–106Drive 328.3 km
- Drive from Armidale to Callaghan328.3 km
4h 9m$65–93Fly Armidale to Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)ARM - NTL
6h 37m$461–817Fly Armidale to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)ARM - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
5h 38m$276–497Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
8h 27m$284–606
Armidale to Callaghan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Callaghan is to train which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Callaghan is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Callaghan. However, there are services departing from Armidale Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Armidale and Callaghan is 412 km. The road distance is 328.3 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Callaghan without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Armidale to Callaghan, including transfers.
Armidale to Callaghan bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Armidale Visitor Information Centre station.
The best way to get from Armidale to Callaghan is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $850 and takes 6h 37m.
Armidale to Callaghan bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Callaghan is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Armidale to Callaghan.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Callaghan, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Armidale Station to Maitland Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd in around 8h 27m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Armidale to Newcastle Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Armidale to Newcastle Airport via Sydney International Airport, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Armidale to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Armidale Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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