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

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Tamworth by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Tamworth

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane CBR - TMW
    4h 22m
    $503–795

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train 223
    11h 10m
    $64–129

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train 223
    10h 12m
    $73–137

  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 Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus bus 2301 / ...
    11h 12m
    $68–107

  5. Drive 612.3 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Tamworthcar car 612.3 km
    7h 28m
    $109–157

  6. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Tamworth

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane SYD - TMW
    5h 19m
    $277–580

  7. Fly Canberra International Airport to Armidale, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane CBR - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus bus
    6h 52m
    $538–770

  8. Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train 223
    10h 17m
    $106–194

Canberra to Tamworth by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Link Airways fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Tamworth (TMW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop via Sydney Central Station and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 11h 12m.

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