How to travel from Hervey Bay to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Tamworth is around 854km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Tamworth by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TamworthHervey Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Moree then Quirindi Station Coach Stop and then to Brisbane St At Kable Av.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Maitland Station and then to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$245($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Burpengary Bruce Highway then take the train to Dinmore station platform 1 then take the bus to Moree then take the train to Werris Creek Station then take the bus to Brisbane St At Kable Av.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$220($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance854km (531 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Tamworth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Tamworth is around 854km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Hervey Bay and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Tamworth. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard, Brisbane Roma Street and Maitland Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.

Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Hervey Bay and Tamworth. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 19h 35m, 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 Hervey Bay and Tamworth. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Brisbane, Moree, Moree Station Coach Bay and Quirindi Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Crisps Coaches, NSW TrainLink and Tamworth Buslines run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Tamworth. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hervey Bay and Tamworth. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Hervey Bay to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hervey Bay to Tamworth typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) 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 Hervey Bay and Tamworth. The distance is around 854km (531 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Tamworth

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
A$410($275)
on demand1,324km (823 miles)
Bus
17h 45m
A$200($135)
twice a week1,249km (776 miles)
Train
19h 35m
A$245($165)
twice daily1,369km (851 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 45m
A$220($145)
twice a week1,195km (742 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
A$160($110)
on demand854km (531 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