The distance between Newcastle and Tamworth is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Newcastle to Tamworth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tamworth → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tamworth Station.
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Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW).
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Take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Tamworth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$30 ($20) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$54 ($36).
The distance between Newcastle and Tamworth is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Newcastle and Tamworth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Tamworth is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$54 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$30 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle and Tamworth. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle and Tamworth with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 50m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Newcastle and Tamworth. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Tamworth. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle and Tamworth with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 5h 10m.
NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Newcastle and Tamworth. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Tamworth. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Newcastle and Tamworth. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Tamworth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$42 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 50m | A$42($28) | twice daily | 292km (182 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | A$220($150) | every 30 mins | 501km (311 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | A$30($20) | twice a week | 288km (179 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | A$54($36) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tamworth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.