How to travel from Swan Hill to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Swan Hill and Tamworth is around 1,040km (646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Tamworth by bus, plane, 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 to Bendigo, Fly

Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$530($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St, Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration21h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,040km (646 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Tamworth by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($360).

The distance between Swan Hill and Tamworth is around 1,040km (646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 832km (517 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Swan Hill and Tamworth by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Tamworth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$530 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swan Hill and Tamworth. It typically takes around 21h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swan Hill to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 60m.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Swan Hill and Tamworth. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Tamworth. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St, Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

V/Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Tamworth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Tamworth. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Swan Hill and Tamworth. The distance is around 1,040km (646 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Tamworth is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$535 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Tamworth

Transport options from Swan Hill to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bendigo, Fly + 3 similar
6h 10m
A$530($360)
twice daily1,216km (755 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 25m
A$535($360)
4 times a week1,398km (869 miles)
Train and Plane7h 45m
A$715($480)
twice daily1,400km (870 miles)
Bus to Shepparton, plane10h 15m
A$710($475)
once daily1,324km (822 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17hrs
A$150($100)
4 times a week1,306km (812 miles)
Bus via Albury20h 10m
A$150($100)
4 times a week1,363km (847 miles)
Train
21h 60m
A$185($125)
once daily1,738km (1,080 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
A$195($130)
on demand1,040km (646 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