How to travel from Ballina to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Tamworth is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballina to Tamworth by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Ballina (BNK) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$425($285)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Tenterfield Coach Stop Manners St then Armidale Station Coach Bay and then to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$45($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tenterfield Coach Stop Manners St and then to Armidale Station Coach Bay then take the train to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$58($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance439km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Tamworth by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$45 ($30) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$425 ($285).

The distance between Ballina and Tamworth is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Ballina and Tamworth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$45 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Tamworth. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lismore Transit Centre Molesworth St, Tenterfield Coach Stop Manners St and Armidale Station Coach Bay. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Northern Rivers Buslines, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballina and Tamworth. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ballina and Tamworth. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Ballina to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ballina to Tamworth typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) 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 Ballina and Tamworth. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Tamworth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$45 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Tamworth

Transport options from Ballina to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
A$425($285)
hourly941km (585 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
A$725($485)
4 times a day1,109km (689 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
A$45($30)
twice a week500km (311 miles)
Bus via Port Macquarie11hrs
A$95($65)
4 times a week680km (422 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 40m
A$58($39)
twice a week513km (319 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
A$83($56)
on demand439km (273 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