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.
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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Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW).
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Take the train to Central Station and then to Tamworth Station.
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Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 30m | A$215($145) | every 30 mins | 403km (251 miles) |
Train | 7h 30m | A$67($45) | twice daily | 536km (333 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 10m | A$52($35) | 6 times a week | 503km (313 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | A$90($61) | on demand | 478km (297 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tamworth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.