The distance between Tamworth and Gold Coast is around 546km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus 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 Gold Coast (OOL).
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Take the bus to Armidale Station Coach Bay, Tenterfield Coach Stop Manners St then Lismore Transit Centre Molesworth St and then to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre Beach Rd.
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Take the train to Maitland Station then Brisbane and then to Helensvale station platform 1.
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There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$54 ($36) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$320 ($215).
The distance between Tamworth and Gold Coast is around 546km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (260 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Tamworth and Gold Coast by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx A$320 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$54 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamworth and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tamworth to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Maitland Station, Brisbane and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.
NSW TrainLink and Translink QLD run train services between Tamworth and Gold Coast. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tamworth and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamworth to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Armidale Station Coach Bay, Tenterfield Coach Stop Manners St and Lismore Transit Centre Molesworth St. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.
NSW TrainLink, Northern Rivers Buslines and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Tamworth and Gold Coast. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Tamworth and Gold Coast. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and arrive at Gold Coast (OOL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Tamworth to Gold Coast. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tamworth to Gold Coast typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and and arrive into Gold Coast (OOL).
The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) 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 Gold Coast. The distance is around 546km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around A$320 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | A$320($215) | every 20 mins | 1,029km (639 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 30m | A$300($200) | every 30 mins | 572km (356 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 5m | A$54($36) | 4 times a week | 602km (374 miles) |
Bus via Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St | 14h 50m | A$89($60) | 4 times a week | 825km (513 miles) |
Train | 16h 30m | A$140($95) | twice daily | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | A$105($70) | on demand | 546km (340 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.