There are 5 ways to get from Shellharbour to Tamworth by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Tamworth
best- Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
4h 51m$279–567Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
9h 42m$45–88Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
11h 41m$55–84Drive 490.5 km
- Drive from Shellharbour to Tamworthcar 490.5 km
6h 1m$88–127Train, fly to Armidale, bus
- Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus
7h 15m$254–502
Shellharbour to Tamworth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Tamworth is to train which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Tamworth is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $270 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Tamworth station. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop via Wollongong and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Shellharbour to Tamworth station. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at Tamworth Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Shellharbour and Tamworth is 440 km. The road distance is 490.5 km.
The best way to get from Shellharbour to Tamworth without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Shellharbour to Tamworth, including transfers.
Shellharbour to Tamworth bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.
Shellharbour to Tamworth train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.
The best way to get from Shellharbour to Tamworth is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Shellharbour, NSW, Australia and Tamworth, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Addison St Opp Pioneer Park to Tamworth Station via Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand A, Shellharbour Junction, and Central Station in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop via Wollongong and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Wollongong to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Shellharbour to Tamworth bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Shellharbour to Tamworth train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Tamworth is 491 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Shellharbour to Tamworth.
There are 90+ hotels available in Tamworth.







