Getting Here
Tenterfield is an easy 3.5 hour drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast and has good road access via the New England Highway to the north and the south, and the Bruxner Highway to the east.
There are also plenty of opportunities to get off the beaten track and enjoy the scenic route. See our scenic drives for more information.
While Tenterfield is best as a self-drive location, a number of companies provide coach services to Tenterfield from Brisbane, Sydney, Armidale, Tamworth, Casino and Lismore.
There are 5 major airports within a 3.5 hour radius of Tenterfield, all of which offer car hire options.
Distances to Tenterfield (Main Township)
| Kilometres | Time | Airport | |
| Brisbane | 270 km | 3 hours 30 mins |  |
| Gold Coast | 260 km | 3 hours 20 mins | |
| Byron Bay/Ballina | 200 km | 2 hours 30 mins | |
| Lismore | 160 km | 2 hours | |
| Toowoomba | 200 km | 2 hours 20 mins | |
| Stanthorpe | 60 km | 45 mins | |
| Glen Innes | 90 km | 1 hour | |
| Armidale | 190 km | 2 hours | |
| Tamworth | 300 km | 3 hours 30 mins | |
| Inverell | 160 km | 1 hour 45 mins | |
| Coffs Harbour | 295 km | 3 hours 30 mins | |
| Sydney | 660 km | 7 hours 50 mins | |
Nearby Airports
Daily domestic and international flights are available to both Brisbane and Gold Coast airports, from a large range of cities and regions. Armidale and Tamworth Airports offer direct flights to and from Sydney and Brisbane; Ballina has direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle; and Toowomba Wellcamp Airport offers direct flights to Melbourne, Sydney, Townsville and Western Queensland.
Brisbane Airport Flights and Services
Gold Coast Airport Flights and Services
Ballina/Byron Airport Flights and Services
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Flights and Services
Armidale Airport Flights and Services
Tamworth Airport Flights and Services
Bus and Coach Services
COVID-19 Situation: A number of coach services have suspended their services to Tenterfield due to the current COVID-19 crisis and travel restrictions.
Tenterfield is accessible via coach services from Brisbane, Sydney, Armidale, Toowoomba, Tamworth, Casino and Lismore.
Crisps Coaches
Services to and from Tenterfield run Monday to Friday, departing Brisbane and operating via Dinmore, Amberley, Warrilview, Aratula, Fisher Park, Bestbrook, Maryvale, Gladfield, Clintonvale, Gap Turnoff, Warwick, Dalveen, Cottonvale, Thulimbah, The Summit, Applethorpe, Stanthorpe and Tenterfield.
Crisps Coaches depart and arrive at Tenterfield Coach Stop (Manners Street).
For the most up to date information and timetables, visit Crisps Coaches or phone (07) 4661 8333.
Northern Rivers Bus Lines
Northern Rivers Buslines runs services to Tenterfield from Lismore and Kyogle to Tenterfield every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The service departs Lismore and operates via Coraki Road, McKees Hill (Bruxner Highway), Tomki, Casino, Mummulgum, Mallanganee, Tabulam, Drake and Tenterfield. The service to/from Kyogle connects in Casino.
Northern Rivers Buslines Timetable
For more information visit Northern Rivers Buslines or call 02 6621 9749
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink offers a train service from Sydney to Armidale, and then a bus from Armidale to Tenterfield. The NSW TrainLink service departs the Tenterfield Coach Stop (Manners Street) at 5.30 am daily, and arrives in Sydney at 4:40 pm.
For more information visit NSW TrainLink or call 13 22 32.
Charter Services
Planning to visit with a large group, need to hire a bus for an event or function, or just looking for a charter for the day, there are plenty of local options:
- Tenterfield Coaches
- Crisps Coaches
- New England Coaches
- Hilliers Bus & Coach Services –02 6736 1277
Guided Tours
Tap into the local knowledge and book a guided tour around Tenterfield and District with Tenterfield Tours.
