What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Armidale?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Armidale is to train which costs $110 - $340 and takes 21h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Armidale?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Armidale is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $410 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Armidale?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Central Station and Urunga Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Armidale?

The distance between Melbourne and Armidale is 1036 km. The road distance is 1214 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Armidale without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Armidale without a car is to train which takes 21h 4m and costs $110 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Armidale?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Melbourne to Armidale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Armidale bus from?

Melbourne to Armidale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Armidale?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Armidale is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $410 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $340 and takes 21h 4m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 24h 52m.

Where does the Melbourne to Armidale bus arrive?

Melbourne to Armidale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Armidale?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Armidale is 1214 km. It takes approximately 14h 9m to drive from Melbourne to Armidale.

Where can I stay near Armidale?

There are 71+ hotels available in Armidale.

Melbourne to Armidale - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Armidale
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Armidale (ARM)plane MEL - ARM
6h 4m
$411–672
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
21h 4m
$114–337
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Fassifern Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
21h 38m
$141–365
Drive 1,214 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Armidalecar 1,214 km
14h 9m
$231–333
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Armidale
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Armidale (ARM)plane AVV - ARM
8h 10m
$431–922
Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
7h 24m
$418–778
Fly Melbourne Airport to Tamworth, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tamworth (TMW)plane MEL - TMW
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
7h 50m
$486–818
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Tamworth, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Tamworth (TMW)plane AVV - TMW
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
8h 41m
$446–1,018
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Urungabus
3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
24h 52m

Melbourne to Armidale by train and bus

14Weekly Services

21h 4mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Armidale.

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Distance: 1,036.1 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Link Airways fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Armidale (ARM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Central Station, Armidale Station, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 21h 4m.

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