The distance between Tamworth and Newcastle is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tamworth to Newcastle by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newcastle → Tamworth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Broadmeadow Station.
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Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Newcastle Interchange.
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Take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Newcastle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$30 ($20) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$54 ($36).
The distance between Tamworth and Newcastle is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Tamworth and Newcastle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Newcastle is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$54 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$30 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamworth and Newcastle. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tamworth and Newcastle with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 50m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Tamworth and Newcastle. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Newcastle. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tamworth and Newcastle with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 4h 55m.
NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Tamworth and Newcastle. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamworth to Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Newcastle Interchange. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Newcastle is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Newcastle. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Newcastle. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Newcastle is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$42 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 50m | A$42($28) | twice daily | 292km (182 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 20m | A$220($150) | every 30 mins | 501km (311 miles) |
Bus | 4h 55m | A$30($20) | twice a week | 287km (178 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | A$54($36) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.