How to travel from Wollongong to Tamworth, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Tamworth is around 403km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Tamworth Station.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$67($45)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)
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Drive

Drive to Tamworth.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance478km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Tamworth

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Tamworth by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).

The distance between Wollongong and Tamworth is around 403km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (230 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Wollongong and Tamworth by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Tamworth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Tamworth, 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wollongong and Tamworth. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wollongong to Tamworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Transport for NSW and NSW TrainLink run train services between Wollongong and Tamworth. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wollongong and Tamworth. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Tamworth. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Tamworth is Tamworth Airport (TMW) (TMW) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tamworth. Armidale Airport (ARM) (ARM) 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 Wollongong and Tamworth. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Tamworth is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Tamworth

Transport options from Wollongong to Tamworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 30m
A$215($145)
every 30 mins403km (251 miles)
Train
7h 30m
A$67($45)
twice daily536km (333 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 10m
A$52($35)
6 times a week503km (313 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
A$90($61)
on demand478km (297 miles)

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Airports near Tamworth

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

TMW
Tamworth Airport (TMW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Tamworth
ARM
Armidale Airport (ARM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Tamworth
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
317km (197 miles) from Tamworth