The distance between Tamworth and Swansea is around 295km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tamworth to Swansea 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 Swansea → Tamworth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Fassifern Station.
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Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Cardiff Station.
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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 Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$40 ($27) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$56 ($38).
The distance between Tamworth and Swansea is around 295km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Tamworth and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Swansea is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$56 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$40 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamworth and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tamworth to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fassifern Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Tamworth and Swansea. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Swansea. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamworth to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Charlestown Square Frederick St Stand D. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Tamworth and Swansea. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamworth to Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Cardiff Station. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. 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 Swansea. The distance is around 295km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$115 ($79).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 40m | A$115($79) | twice daily | 339km (211 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 55m | A$225($150) | hourly | 517km (321 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | A$40($27) | twice a week | 312km (194 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | A$56($38) | on demand | 295km (184 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.