There are 7 ways to get from Balmain to Armidale by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, fly to Armidale
best- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
3h 49m$258–506Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
11h 24m$40–68Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 14m$47–90Drive 473.2 km
- Drive from Balmain to Armidalecar 473.2 km
5h 48m$90–130Ferry, fly to Tamworth, bus
- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
5h 40m$323–682Ferry, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
- 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 39m$255–522Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
11h 5m$49–89
Balmain to Armidale by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Armidale is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Armidale is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $250 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church 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 11h 24m.
The distance between Balmain and Armidale is 403 km. The road distance is 473.2 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Balmain to Armidale, including transfers.
Balmain to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
The best way to get from Balmain to Armidale is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 11h 24m.
Balmain to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Armidale is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Balmain to Armidale.
What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Armidale Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 8h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–450
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
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