How to travel from Tamworth to Bathurst, Australia

The distance between Tamworth and Bathurst is around 3,770km (2,343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tamworth to Bathurst 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 Albany (ALH).

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time7h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,395($940)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.

  • Duration3 days 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$895($605)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Distance3,770km (2,343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Bathurst

There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Bathurst by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$895 ($605) and will take around 3 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,395 ($940).

The distance between Tamworth and Bathurst is around 3,770km (2,343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Tamworth and Bathurst by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 15h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Bathurst is to fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,395 ($940).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$895 ($605) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tamworth and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tamworth and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tamworth and Bathurst. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Tamworth to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tamworth to Bathurst typically takes around 7h 10m. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).

The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Bathurst. The distance is around 3,770km (2,343 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 15h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,395 ($940).

How do I get from Tamworth to Bathurst

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Bathurst

Transport options from Tamworth to Bathurst
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
7h 30m
A$1,395($940)
on demand3,989km (2,479 miles)
Plane and Bus12h 45m
A$1,185($795)
once daily4,035km (2,508 miles)
Train and Bus
3 days 16h
A$895($605)
once a week4,822km (2,996 miles)
Drive
1 day 15h
A$710($480)
on demand3,770km (2,343 miles)

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Airports near Bathurst

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

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Bathurst