How to travel from Airlie Beach to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Airlie Beach and Tamworth is around 1,482km (921 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Tamworth by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Moree then Quirindi Station Coach Stop and then to Brisbane St At Kable Av.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$325($220)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Wauchope Station then take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Distance1,482km (921 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Tamworth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$225 ($150) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$355 ($240).

The distance between Airlie Beach and Tamworth is around 1,482km (921 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,223km (760 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Airlie Beach and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$355 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$225 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Tamworth. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Moree, Moree Station Coach Bay and Quirindi Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Crisps Coaches, NSW TrainLink and Tamworth Buslines run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Tamworth. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Airlie Beach and Tamworth. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Airlie Beach to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Airlie Beach to Tamworth typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Tamworth (TMW).

The closest major airport to Tamworth is Tamworth Airport (TMW) (TMW) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tamworth. Armidale Airport (ARM) (ARM) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Airlie Beach and Tamworth. The distance is around 1,482km (921 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$355 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Tamworth

Transport options from Airlie Beach to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 35m
A$355($240)
on demand1,885km (1,171 miles)
Fly to Tamworth (TMW)4h 50m
A$620($420)
every 3 hours1,888km (1,173 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
A$325($220)
twice a week2,144km (1,332 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
A$225($150)
4 times a week1,881km (1,169 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 8h
A$320($215)
4 times a week2,177km (1,353 miles)
Drive
18h 40m
A$280($190)
on demand1,482km (921 miles)

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Airports near Tamworth

The following major airports near Tamworth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

TMW
Tamworth Airport (TMW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Tamworth
ARM
Armidale Airport (ARM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Tamworth
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
317km (197 miles) from Tamworth