How to travel from Pokolbin to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Pokolbin and Tamworth is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Pokolbin to Tamworth by 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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Train

Take the train to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($71)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pokolbin and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Tamworth by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$105 ($71) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$46 ($31).

The distance between Pokolbin and Tamworth is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Pokolbin and Tamworth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Tamworth is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx A$46 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pokolbin and Tamworth. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pokolbin to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Branxton Station and Singleton Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Pokolbin and Tamworth. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pokolbin and Tamworth. We recommend that you drive to Tamworth. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pokolbin to Tamworth. We recommend that you take the train to Tamworth Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Pokolbin and Tamworth. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pokolbin to Tamworth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around A$105 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pokolbin and Tamworth

Transport options from Pokolbin to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
A$105($71)
twice daily262km (163 miles)
Drive
3hrs
A$46($31)
on demand241km (150 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