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.
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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Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Tamworth (TMW).
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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.
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Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station and then to Tamworth Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 20m | A$565($380) | once daily | 901km (560 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 55m | A$700($470) | twice daily | 1,354km (841 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13hrs | A$110($74) | 4 times a week | 1,018km (633 miles) |
Bus via Albury | 16h 40m | A$145($100) | 3 times a week | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Bus to Wangaratta, train + 1 similar | 16h 15m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,253km (779 miles) |
Bus and Train | 16h 20m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,253km (779 miles) |
Drive | 10h 55m | A$175($120) | on demand | 937km (582 miles) |
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Firefly Express
NSW TrainLink
Qantas
Regional Express
Link Airways
NSW TrainLink XPT
The following major airports near Tamworth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.