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How to get fromCanberra to Armidaleby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Armidale by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Armidale

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane CBR - ARM
    5h 27m
    $505–809

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain train 223
    14h 10m
    $68–100

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain train 223
    13h 12m
    $81–121

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus bus 2301 / ...
    14h 4m
    $76–121

  5. Drive  733.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Armidalecar car 733.4 km
    8h 28m
    $133–192

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Tamworth, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane CBR - TMW
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    7h 23m
    $583–1,315

  7. Fly Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CBR - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    7h 2m
    $433–865

  8. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Armidale

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane SYD - ARM
    6h 19m
    $229–489

  9. Bus, train via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain train 223
    13h 45m
    $116–183

Canberra to Armidale by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Link Airways fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Armidale (ARM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 14h 4m.

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