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Nine ways to Travel from Melbourne to Armidale

Composite routes from Melbourne to Armidale

Cheapest
14 h 11 min
Car
1254 km.
from $68
Other
14 h 11 min
Rideshare
1254 km.
from $16.36
20 h 28 min
1016 km.
from $78.13
21 h 20 min
1018 km.
from $136.54
6 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1018 km.
from $197.95
7 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
1018 km.
from $352.51
7 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
1018 km.
from $331.86
9 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1018 km.
from $265.55
21 h 42 min
Bus, Train
1018 km.
from $126.03

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.90–$21.62
Train from Central Station to Fassifern
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.71–$8.27
Train from Fassifern Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$17.81
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$24.17
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$15.26
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$16.54

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$59.78

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.13

Dorrigo Transit

Phone:
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
Email:
Website:
dorrigotransit.com.au/index.html
Bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$38.16–$50.88
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$82.68

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$508.80
Plane from Avalon Airport to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$394.32
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.68–$610.55
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$699.59
Plane from Avalon Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$407.04

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$470.64
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$508.80
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$508.80

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

Questions and Answers

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 $50 - $173.91 and takes 21h 20m.

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 5h 52m and costs $163.04 - $380.43 .

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 Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 and Tamworth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Armidale?

The distance between Melbourne and Armidale is 1035 km. The road distance is 1257.5 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 bus which takes 20h 28m and costs $32.61 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 Transport for NSW, 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 5h 52m and costs $163.04 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $92.39 and takes 20h 28m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $173.91 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Melbourne to Armidale bus arrive?

Melbourne to Armidale bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Armidale?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Armidale is 1258 km. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Melbourne to Armidale.

Where can I stay near Armidale?

There are 67+ hotels available in Armidale. Prices start at $56.07 per night.
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