How to travel from Hobart to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Hobart and Tamworth is around 1,385km (860 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hobart to Tamworth by plane, bus, car and ferry. 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 Hobart (HBA) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$300($200)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$555($375)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Hobart to Tamworth by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$300 ($200) and will take around 3h 30m.

The distance between Hobart and Tamworth is around 1,385km (860 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,349km (838 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Hobart and Tamworth by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hobart to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$300 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Tamworth is to fly which will typically cost around A$300 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hobart and Tamworth. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Hobart to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hobart to Tamworth typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hobart to Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 3h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around A$300 ($200).

How do I get from Hobart to Tamworth

Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Tamworth

Transport options from Hobart to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
A$300($200)
every 30 mins1,385km (860 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 25m
A$465($310)
4 times a day1,430km (888 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
A$555($375)
twice daily1,867km (1,160 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