How to travel from Tamworth to Broken Hill, Australia

The distance between Tamworth and Broken Hill is around 1,029km (640 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tamworth to Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill (BHQ).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$720($485)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($74)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Broken Hill Station.

  • Duration19h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Broken Hill.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,029km (640 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Broken Hill

There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Broken Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($74) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$720 ($485).

The distance between Tamworth and Broken Hill is around 1,029km (640 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Tamworth and Broken Hill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Broken Hill is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$720 ($485).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamworth and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 19h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamworth to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19h 5m.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Tamworth and Broken Hill. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 19h 5m, 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 Broken Hill. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamworth to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Tamworth and Broken Hill. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tamworth and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Tamworth to Broken Hill. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tamworth to Broken Hill typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ).

The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Broken Hill. The distance is around 1,029km (640 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Broken Hill is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$720 ($485).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Broken Hill

Transport options from Tamworth to Broken Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 50m
A$720($485)
on demand1,262km (784 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
A$110($74)
4 times a week1,097km (681 miles)
Train
19h 5m
A$185($125)
twice a week1,553km (965 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
A$195($130)
on demand1,029km (640 miles)

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Airports near Broken Hill

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

BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill
MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Broken Hill
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
427km (265 miles) from Broken Hill