How to travel from Roma to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Roma and Tamworth is around 697km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Roma to Tamworth by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Roma (RMA) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$640($430)
Operated by

Regional Express

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$160($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Toowoomba then take the bus to Goondiwindi and then to Moree then take the train to Werris Creek Station then take the bus to Brisbane St At Kable Av.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance697km (433 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Roma and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Roma to Tamworth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$640 ($430).

The distance between Roma and Tamworth is around 697km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Roma and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Roma to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$640 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Roma and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Roma and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Roma (RMA) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Roma and Tamworth. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Roma 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 17h 25m.

Bus Queensland, Crisps Coaches, NSW TrainLink and Tamworth Buslines run regular bus services between Roma and Tamworth. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Roma and Tamworth. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Roma to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Roma to Tamworth typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) 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 Roma and Tamworth. The distance is around 697km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Roma to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$640 ($430).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Roma and Tamworth

Transport options from Roma to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
A$640($430)
on demand917km (570 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 20m
A$430($290)
twice daily934km (580 miles)
Bus
17h 25m
A$160($110)
twice a week1,127km (700 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
15h 20m
A$180($120)
twice a week1,002km (622 miles)
Bus and Train16h 45m
A$170($115)
twice a week1,075km (668 miles)
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus23h 10m
A$160($110)
twice a week1,301km (809 miles)
Drive
8hrs
A$130($89)
on demand697km (433 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