How to travel from Tamworth to Swansea, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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 SwanseaTamworth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Fassifern Station.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$115($79)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Plane and Train

Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Cardiff Station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$40($27)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance295km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Swansea

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Tamworth to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Swansea

Transport options from Tamworth to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
A$115($79)
twice daily339km (211 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 55m
A$225($150)
hourly517km (321 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
A$40($27)
twice a week312km (194 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
A$56($38)
on demand295km (184 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Swansea
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Swansea
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Swansea