How to travel from Broome to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Broome and Tamworth is around 3,706km (2,303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Broome 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 Broome (BME) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$920($620)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 1 others
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6 x bus
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Bus

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

  • Duration3 days 4h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$830($560)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration4 days 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,630($1,095)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration2 days
  • Distance4,815km (2,992 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broome and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Broome to Tamworth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$830 ($560) and will take around 3 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$920 ($620).

The distance between Broome and Tamworth is around 3,706km (2,303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,236km (2,011 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Broome and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broome to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$920 ($620).

The cheapest way to travel between Broome and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$830 ($560) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broome and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broome and Tamworth. It typically takes around 3 days 4h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broome to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Katherine, Alice Springs, 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 3 days 4h.

Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Broome and Tamworth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broome and Tamworth. Flights depart from Broome (BME) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Broome to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broome to Tamworth typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Broome (BME) 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 Broome and Tamworth. The distance is around 4,815km (2,992 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broome to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$920 ($620).

How do I get from Broome to Tamworth

Compare travel optionsbetween Broome and Tamworth

Transport options from Broome to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 30m
A$920($620)
hourly3,706km (2,303 miles)
Bus
3 days 4h
A$830($560)
4 times a week5,990km (3,722 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4 days 14h
A$1,630($1,095)
once a week7,068km (4,392 miles)
Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train4 days 19h
A$1,205($810)
once a week7,179km (4,461 miles)
Drive
2 days
A$910($610)
on demand4,815km (2,992 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