There are 4 ways to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Gold Coast • 4 h 23 min
$163 - $221
Cheapest option
Bus • 11 h
$70 - $102
2 alternative options
Fly to Brisbane, train • 3 h 43 min
$175 - $329
Drive • 6 h 45 min
$45 - $70
What companies run services between Tamworth, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar fly from Tamworth to Gold Coast hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tamworth to Gold Coast via Tenterfield, Tenterfield Coach Stop, Manners St, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 11 h.

- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Tamworth to Gold Coast via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $220
Flights from Tamworth to Gold Coast via Sydney, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 22 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $220
Flights from Tamworth to Gold Coast via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $220

- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Tamworth to Gold Coast via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $200

- Website
- vivacolombia.co
Flights from Tamworth to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $24 - $95

- Website
- jetgo.com
Flights from Tamworth to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30 - $240

- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from International Airport, platform 1 to Helensvale, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15 - $23
- Schedules at
- jp.translink.com.au
- Online
- $15 - $20
- Standard
- $18 - $23
- Website
- newenglandcoaches.com.au
Bus from Tamworth to Tenterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 6 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55 - $75
- Schedules at
- newenglandcoaches.com.au

- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Tenterfield Coach Stop, Manners St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Schedules at
- buslinesgroup.com.au

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $17
- Schedules at
- tp.transportnsw.info

- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $24
- Schedules at
- premierms.com.au
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Tamworth to Gold Coast?
The distance between Tamworth and Gold Coast is 420 km. The road distance is 542 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast?
The cheapest way to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6 h 45 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast?
The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast is to fly and train which takes 3 h 43 min and costs $220 - $430.
Is there a direct bus between Tamworth and Gold Coast?
No, there is no direct bus from Tamworth to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Tamworth and arriving at Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd via Tenterfield Coach Stop, Manners St and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 h.
How long does it take to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast?
It takes approximately 4 h 23 min to get from Tamworth to Gold Coast, including transfers.