How to travel from Lorne to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Lorne and Tamworth is around 1,224km (760 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lorne to Tamworth by bus, train, plane, taxi 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, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$375($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Parramatta and then to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$120($81)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Werribee then take the train to Central Station and then to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$370($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Distance1,281km (796 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lorne and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Lorne to Tamworth by bus, train, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$120 ($81) and will take around 20h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$375 ($255).

The distance between Lorne and Tamworth is around 1,224km (760 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,043km (648 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Lorne and Tamworth by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lorne to Tamworth is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$375 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Lorne and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$120 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lorne and Tamworth. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lorne and Tamworth. It typically takes around 20h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lorne to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta and Hornsby Station Stand F. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 50m.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Lorne and Tamworth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 20h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lorne to Tamworth. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Lorne and Tamworth. The distance is around 1,281km (796 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lorne to Tamworth is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$375 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lorne and Tamworth

Transport options from Lorne to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
5h 40m
A$375($255)
4 times a day1,224km (760 miles)
Bus
20h 50m
A$120($81)
4 times a week1,442km (896 miles)
Taxi and Train + 2 similar
19h 25m
A$370($250)
once daily1,531km (952 miles)
Bus and Train20h 25m
A$160($105)
once daily1,544km (959 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train21hrs
A$145($95)
6 times a week1,511km (939 miles)
Drive
14h 35m
A$240($165)
on demand1,281km (796 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