There are 5 ways to get from Shortland to Tamworth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
4h 50m$31–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2305
6h 40m$27–41Drive 274.3 km
- Drive from Shortland to Tamworthcar 274.3 km
3h 22m$49–71Fly from Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Tamworth (TMW)plane NTL - TMW
5h 44m$538–854Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
5h 50m$283–563
Shortland to Tamworth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shortland to Tamworth is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Shortland to Tamworth is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Shortland to Tamworth station. However, there are services departing from Derna Rd At Bardia Rd and arriving at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Shortland station to Tamworth station. However, there are services departing from Sandgate Station and arriving at Tamworth Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Shortland and Tamworth is 285 km. The road distance is 274.3 km.
The best way to get from Shortland to Tamworth without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Shortland to Tamworth, including transfers.
Shortland to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Shortland to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Shortland to Tamworth is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Shortland, NSW, Australia and Tamworth, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Station twice daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Melbourne, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Canberra, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane, Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Shortland to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Shortland to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shortland to Tamworth is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Shortland to Tamworth.
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