The distance between Tamworth and Airlie Beach is around 1,482km (921 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tamworth to Airlie Beach 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 from Tamworth (TMW) to Proserpine (PPP).
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Take the bus to Quirindi Station Coach Stop, Moree Station Coach Bay then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach.
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Take the bus to Wauchope Station Coach Stop then take the train to Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
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There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$225 ($150) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$520 ($350).
The distance between Tamworth and Airlie Beach is around 1,482km (921 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,223km (760 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Tamworth and Airlie Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$520 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$225 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tamworth and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tamworth and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamworth to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Quirindi Station Coach Stop, Moree Station Coach Bay, Moree and Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Tamworth Buslines, NSW TrainLink, Crisps Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Tamworth and Airlie Beach. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Tamworth and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Tamworth to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tamworth to Airlie Beach typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).
The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tamworth and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 1,482km (921 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$520 ($350).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 40m | A$520($350) | on demand | 1,885km (1,171 miles) |
Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI) | 5hrs | A$800($540) | every 3 hours | 1,888km (1,173 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | A$340($230) | twice a week | 2,156km (1,340 miles) |
Bus via Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St | 1 day 11h | A$310($205) | 4 times a week | 2,226km (1,383 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | A$225($150) | 4 times a week | 1,880km (1,168 miles) |
Drive | 18h 40m | A$280($190) | on demand | 1,482km (921 miles) |
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The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.