How to travel from Port Lincoln to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Port Lincoln and Tamworth is around 1,750km (1,088 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Tamworth by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TamworthPort Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$530($355)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$280($190)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Distance1,783km (1,108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Tamworth by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$280 ($190) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($355).

The distance between Port Lincoln and Tamworth is around 1,750km (1,088 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,462km (908 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Port Lincoln and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$530 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$280 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Tamworth. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Stateliner and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Tamworth. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Lincoln and Tamworth. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Port Lincoln to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Lincoln to Tamworth typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and and arrive into Tamworth (TMW).

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 Port Lincoln and Tamworth. The distance is around 1,783km (1,108 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$530 ($355).

How do I get from Port Lincoln to Tamworth

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln and Tamworth

Transport options from Port Lincoln to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
A$530($355)
on demand1,750km (1,088 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
A$280($190)
3 times a week2,316km (1,439 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
19h 15m
A$335($225)
on demand1,783km (1,108 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train1 day 18h
A$620($415)
once a week2,593km (1,611 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