How to travel from Alice Springs to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Tamworth is around 2,362km (1,467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs (ASP) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$740($500)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$400($270)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Sydney Central Station and then to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$885($595)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,667km (1,657 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Tamworth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$400 ($270) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$740 ($500).

The distance between Alice Springs and Tamworth is around 2,362km (1,467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,870km (1,162 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Alice Springs and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$740 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$400 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Tamworth. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands and Sydney Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and NSW TrainLink run train services between Alice Springs and Tamworth. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 9h, 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 Alice Springs and Tamworth. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Tamworth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Tamworth. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Tamworth typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) 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 Alice Springs and Tamworth. The distance is around 2,667km (1,657 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$740 ($500).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Tamworth

Transport options from Alice Springs to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
A$740($500)
on demand2,362km (1,467 miles)
Bus
1 day 14h
A$400($270)
4 times a week3,150km (1,957 miles)
Train
2 days 9h
A$885($595)
once a week3,695km (2,296 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
A$505($340)
on demand2,667km (1,657 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