How to travel from Broken Hill to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Tamworth is around 1,029km (640 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill (BHQ) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$615($415)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($74)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

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

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,029km (640 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Tamworth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($74) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$615 ($415).

The distance between Broken Hill and Tamworth is around 1,029km (640 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Broken Hill and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$615 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Broken Hill and Tamworth. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Broken Hill to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Broken Hill and Tamworth. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 19hrs, 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 Broken Hill and Tamworth. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Tamworth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Tamworth. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broken Hill to Tamworth typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) 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 Broken Hill and Tamworth. The distance is around 1,029km (640 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$615 ($415).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Tamworth

Transport options from Broken Hill to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 35m
A$615($415)
on demand1,262km (784 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
A$110($74)
4 times a week1,096km (681 miles)
Train
19hrs
A$185($125)
twice a week1,553km (965 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
A$195($130)
on demand1,029km (640 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