There are 6 ways to get from Armidale to Sydney by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Armidale
best- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ARM - SYD
2h 41m$241–497Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2404 / ...
9h 46m$43–63Train
- Take the train from Armidale Station to Central Stationtrain 224
8h 58m$48–93Drive 472.8 km
- Drive from Armidale to Sydneycar 472.8 km
5h 48m$86–124Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
5h 30m$239–476Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
9h 29m$47–85
Armidale to Sydney by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Sydney is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $240 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Niagara St After Donnelly St and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Armidale Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Armidale and Sydney is 397 km. The road distance is 472.8 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Armidale to Sydney, including transfers.
Armidale to Sydney bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
The best way to get from Armidale to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $240 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 9h 46m.
Armidale to Sydney bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Sydney is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Armidale to Sydney.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Armidale Station to Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–430
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Armidale Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $80–130
Train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Fassifern Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- 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
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