How to travel from Tamworth to Shoal Bay, Australia

The distance between Tamworth and Shoal Bay is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tamworth to Shoal Bay by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$540($365)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Broadmeadow Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)
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Drive

Drive to Shoal Bay.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance323km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Shoal Bay

There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Shoal Bay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$540 ($365).

The distance between Tamworth and Shoal Bay is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Tamworth and Shoal Bay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$540 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$52 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tamworth and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tamworth and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamworth to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Shoal Bay is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Shoal Bay. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Shoal Bay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$52 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Shoal Bay

Transport options from Tamworth to Shoal Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
A$540($365)
hourly515km (320 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 40m
A$240($165)
hourly570km (354 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 20m
A$52($35)
twice daily364km (226 miles)
Drive
4hrs
A$61($41)
on demand323km (201 miles)

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Airports near Shoal Bay

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Shoal Bay
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Shoal Bay