There are 4 ways to get from Gunnedah to Armidale by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt10
3h 56m$60–79Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
4h 33m$29–53Drive 180.9 km
- Drive from Gunnedah to Armidalecar 180.9 km
2h 25m$34–49Train
- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
4h 55m$36–67
Gunnedah to Armidale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Armidale is to bus and train which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Armidale is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Tamworth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Gunnedah and Armidale is 192 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Armidale without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Gunnedah to Armidale, including transfers.
Gunnedah to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Armidale is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 55m.
Gunnedah to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Armidale is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Gunnedah to Armidale.
What companies run services between Gunnedah, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Tamworth Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Sandon Public School, Niagara St via Werris Creek Station, Armidale Station, and Drummond Memorial Public School, Rusden St in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Tamworth Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $29–45
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $22–35
Train from Werris Creek Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- 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
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