Armidale to Sydney train: Timetable, fares & stops

The Armidale to Sydney train runs once a day, with a timetabled journey time of 7h58m. One way fares cost from $49.16.

The Armidale to Sydney train connects one of the main cities in the New England region of New South Wales to the state capital. Armidale is the northern terminus of the Main North Line, which runs through New England.

Sydney’s enormous collection of experiences includes all-inclusive sunset dinner cruises, behind-the-scenes tours of the Opera House, jet boat thrill rides and historic walking tours.

The train is sometimes branded as the North West Xplorer.

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The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains.

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See migrating humpbacks – on a whale-watching cruise.
(Highly recommended ✅) Go behind the scenes of Australia’s most famous building on an Opera House tour.
Dine as the city lights up on sunset dinner cruise around the harbour.
Combine beers and stories on a historic pubs tour through the convict-era Rocks district.
Stand on your board and catch waves during Bondi Beach surfing lessons.
Go to wombat and kangaroo-spotting hotspots on a Southern Highlands tour.
Enjoy Sydney’s wild side on a Manly snorkelling & nature walk.
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Armidale to Sydney train timetable

According to the Armidale to Sydney train timetable, there is one daily service along the Main North Line. The 224 train leaves Armidale at 08.40 every morning, and arrives at Sydney Central Station at 16.38

This means the Armidale to Sydney train journey time is seven hours and 58 minutes.

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Taronga Zoo – the zoo with harbour views (and plenty of cute Aussie animals)
Sydney Opera House – official walking tour. See behind the scenes!
Wild Life Sydney – Aussie animal favourites in convenient Darling Harbour location. Perfect if on limited time.
Sydney Cricket Ground – behind the scenes secrets tour.
Sydney Tower Eye – 360 degree views from 250 metres above the city.

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Sydney to Armidale train times

The return service, the 223 Sydney to Armidale train, departs Sydney Central Station at 09.30 and arrives in Sydney at 17.35.

Armidale to Sydney train fares

One way fares on the Armidale to Sydney train cost from $49.16, although these economy saver tickets are not always available.

Tickets can be booked via the Transport for NSW website.

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A private sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour with bubbly.
Dodge the tour buses on a private, personalised Blue Mountains day tour.
See the harbour, beaches and city skyline from a bird’s eye view on a helicopter tour.

There are also dozens more private Sydney tours, tailorable to your tastes.

Armidale to Sydney train stops

The Armidale to Sydney train makes several stops along the way. The first stops are in Uralla, Walcha Road, Kootingal, Tamworth, Werris Creek and Quirindi. The North West Xplorer then stops in Willow Tree, Murrumundi, Scone, Aberdeen, Muswellbrook, Singleton, Maitland and Broadmeadow.

Broadmeadow is the main train station for Newcastle.

The final stops on the Armidale to Sydney train route are Fassifern, Wyong, Gosford, Hornsby and Strathfield.