There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Tamworth by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
2h 38m$268–542Bus
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 395.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Tamworthcar 395.5 km
4h 47m$71–102
Sydney to Tamworth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Tamworth is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Tamworth is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $260 - $550.
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 Tamworth is 339 km. The road distance is 395.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Tamworth without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Sydney to Tamworth, including transfers.
Sydney to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Tamworth is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $260 - $550. 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 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Tamworth is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Sydney to Tamworth.
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