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How to get fromBalmain to Armidaleby ferry, plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Balmain to Armidale by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Armidale

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)planeSYD - ARM
    3h 47m
    $258–486

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain223
    10h 16m
    $47–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to UrungabusPm12
    2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information CentrebusDt1 / ...
    14h
    $143–194

  4. Drive 473.2 km

    1. Drive from Balmain to Armidalecar473.2 km
    5h 46m
    $90–130

  5. Ferry, fly to Tamworth, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)planeSYD - TMW
    3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
    5h 38m
    $323–682

  6. Ferry, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)planeSYD - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
    6h 37m
    $265–532

  7. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern StationtrainCcn
    2. Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain223
    11h 21m
    $49–89

Balmain to Armidale by tram, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, you can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J, Central Station, Urunga, and Urunga Station in around 14h.

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