How to travel from Rockhampton to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Tamworth is around 997km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Tamworth by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$340($230)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Bus

Take the bus to Toowoomba, Moree then Quirindi Station Coach Stop and then to Brisbane St At Kable Av.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Wauchope Station then take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance998km (620 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Tamworth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$340 ($230).

The distance between Rockhampton and Tamworth is around 997km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 859km (533 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Rockhampton and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx A$340 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rockhampton and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rockhampton and Tamworth. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toowoomba, Moree, Moree Station Coach Bay and Quirindi Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.

Bus Queensland, Crisps Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Tamworth Buslines, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Tamworth. Buses run twice a week and take around 21h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rockhampton and Tamworth. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Rockhampton to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rockhampton to Tamworth typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) 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 Rockhampton and Tamworth. The distance is around 998km (620 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around A$340 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Tamworth

Transport options from Rockhampton to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
A$340($230)
on demand997km (620 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 40m
A$230($155)
twice a week1,466km (911 miles)
Bus via Brisbane1 day 3h
A$240($160)
4 times a week1,730km (1,075 miles)
Train and Bus
19hrs
A$175($120)
4 times a week1,412km (878 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
A$190($125)
on demand998km (620 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