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.
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.
👋 Also check out Shoal Bay → Tamworth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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Take the train to Broadmeadow Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 55m | A$540($365) | hourly | 515km (320 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 40m | A$240($165) | hourly | 570km (354 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 20m | A$52($35) | twice daily | 364km (226 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | A$61($41) | on demand | 323km (201 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shoal Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.