There are 4 ways to get from Gunnedah to Tamworth by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
1h 8m$9–14Train
- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
2h 18m$26–44Drive 76.6 km
- Drive from Gunnedah to Tamworthcar 76.6 km
57 min$14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gunnedah to Tamworthtaxi 76.6 km
57 min$200–250
Gunnedah to Tamworth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Tamworth is to bus which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Tamworth is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $13 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop station and arriving at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Tamworth station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Tamworth Station via Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Gunnedah and Tamworth is 78 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Tamworth without a car is to bus which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $14.
The bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Gunnedah to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.
Gunnedah to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Tamworth is to bus which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Gunnedah, NSW, Australia and Tamworth, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Tamworth Station via Werris Creek Station in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $22–35
Train from Werris Creek Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $19–28
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Gunnedah Taxis & Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 6742 2299
- Website
- gunnedahtaxisandcabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Gunnedah to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Gunnedah to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Tamworth is 77 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Gunnedah to Tamworth.
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