How to travel from Jindabyne to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Jindabyne and Tamworth is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jindabyne 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$480($325)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$120($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance838km (521 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindabyne and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Jindabyne to Tamworth by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$120 ($80) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$480 ($325).

The distance between Jindabyne and Tamworth is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (391 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Jindabyne and Tamworth by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindabyne to Tamworth is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$480 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindabyne and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$120 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jindabyne and Tamworth. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindabyne and Tamworth. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindabyne to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Quirindi Station Coach Stop. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Tamworth Buslines run regular bus services between Jindabyne and Tamworth. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jindabyne to Tamworth. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Jindabyne and Tamworth. The distance is around 838km (521 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindabyne to Tamworth is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$480 ($325).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jindabyne and Tamworth

Transport options from Jindabyne to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 25m
A$480($325)
twice daily739km (459 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
A$120($80)
once a week883km (548 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
12h 25m
A$135($90)
twice daily917km (570 miles)
Bus to Canberra Station, Coach Stop, train12h 35m
A$125($83)
6 times a week944km (587 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
A$160($105)
on demand838km (521 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