How to travel from Tamworth to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Tamworth and Adelaide is around 1,477km (918 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tamworth to Adelaide by plane, bus, 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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Fly

Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$640($430)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 then Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and then to Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$160($110)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$435($290)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Distance1,477km (918 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Adelaide by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$640 ($430).

The distance between Tamworth and Adelaide is around 1,477km (918 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,225km (761 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Tamworth and Adelaide by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Adelaide is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$640 ($430).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamworth and Adelaide. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamworth to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

NSW TrainLink and Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific run train services between Tamworth and Adelaide. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 8h, 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 Tamworth and Adelaide. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamworth to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 and Broken Hill Town Coach Stop. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Tamworth and Adelaide. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tamworth and Adelaide. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and arrive at Adelaide (ADL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Tamworth to Adelaide. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tamworth to Adelaide typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and and arrive into Adelaide (ADL).

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) 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 Tamworth and Adelaide. The distance is around 1,477km (918 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Adelaide is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$640 ($430).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Adelaide

Transport options from Tamworth to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
A$640($430)
every 20 mins1,498km (931 miles)
Bus
19h 45m
A$160($110)
4 times a week1,611km (1,001 miles)
Train
1 day 8h
A$435($290)
once a week2,139km (1,329 miles)
Drive
16h 35m
A$280($190)
on demand1,477km (918 miles)

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Airports near Adelaide

The following major airports near Adelaide offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide