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.
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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Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Tamworth (TMW).
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Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Parramatta and then to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.
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Take a taxi to Werribee then take the train to Central Station and then to Tamworth Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 40m | A$375($255) | 4 times a day | 1,224km (760 miles) |
Bus | 20h 50m | A$120($81) | 4 times a week | 1,442km (896 miles) |
Taxi and Train + 2 similar | 19h 25m | A$370($250) | once daily | 1,531km (952 miles) |
Bus and Train | 20h 25m | A$160($105) | once daily | 1,544km (959 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train | 21hrs | A$145($95) | 6 times a week | 1,511km (939 miles) |
Drive | 14h 35m | A$240($165) | on demand | 1,281km (796 miles) |
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Firefly Express
Qantas
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Tamworth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.