How to travel from Bright to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Bright and Tamworth is around 901km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bright to Tamworth by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$565($380)
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Bus

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

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($74)
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Bus to Wangaratta, train

Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station and then to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance937km (582 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Bright to Tamworth by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($74) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$565 ($380).

The distance between Bright and Tamworth is around 901km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Bright and Tamworth by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Tamworth is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$565 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Tamworth. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Tamworth. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford St/Camp St, Albury, 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 13hrs.

V/Line, Public Transport Victoria, Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Bright and Tamworth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Tamworth. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Bright and Tamworth. The distance is around 937km (582 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Tamworth is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$565 ($380).

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Transport options from Bright to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
A$565($380)
once daily901km (560 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 55m
A$700($470)
twice daily1,354km (841 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
A$110($74)
4 times a week1,018km (633 miles)
Bus via Albury16h 40m
A$145($100)
3 times a week1,173km (729 miles)
Bus to Wangaratta, train + 1 similar
16h 15m
A$140($95)
once daily1,253km (779 miles)
Bus and Train16h 20m
A$140($95)
once daily1,253km (779 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
A$175($120)
on demand937km (582 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