How to travel from Albury to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Albury and Tamworth is around 783km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Albury to Tamworth by plane, bus, train 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 Albury (ABX) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$555($370)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St, Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$100($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train via Central Station

Take the train to Central Station and then to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$120($80)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance835km (519 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Albury to Tamworth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$95 ($65) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$555 ($370).

The distance between Albury and Tamworth is around 783km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Albury and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx A$555 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Tamworth. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Albury and Tamworth. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Tamworth. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St, Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

V/Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Albury and Tamworth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Tamworth. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Tamworth typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Tamworth. The distance is around 835km (519 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around A$555 ($370).

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Transport options from Albury to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
A$555($370)
on demand783km (487 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 15m
A$100($67)
4 times a week900km (559 miles)
Bus via Parramatta14h 20m
A$95($65)
4 times a week958km (595 miles)
Train via Central Station + 1 similar
13h 60m
A$120($80)
once daily1,088km (676 miles)
Train14hrs
A$120($80)
once daily1,088km (676 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
A$160($105)
on demand835km (519 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