There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to East Tamworth by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Tamworth
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
2h 41m$273–557Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
7h 2m$30–45Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
6h 2m$35–75Drive 396.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to East Tamworthcar 396.3 km
4h 49m$71–103Fly to Armidale, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus
5h 3m$253–487
Sydney to East Tamworth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to East Tamworth is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to East Tamworth is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $270 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station and arriving at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop station. Services depart three times a day, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 7h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Tamworth Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Sydney and East Tamworth is 341 km. The road distance is 396.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to East Tamworth without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Sydney to East Tamworth, including transfers.
Sydney to East Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to East Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to East Tamworth is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and East Tamworth, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Tamworth Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 2m.
- 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
- $190–360
- 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
- 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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Sydney to East Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to East Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to East Tamworth is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Sydney to East Tamworth.
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