How to travel from Adelaide to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Dubbo is around 1,165km (724 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$640($430)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

Take the train to Mount Victoria and then to Dubbo Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$455($305)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance1,165km (724 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Dubbo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$640 ($430).

The distance between Adelaide and Dubbo is around 1,165km (724 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 973km (604 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Adelaide and Dubbo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Dubbo is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$640 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Dubbo. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mount Victoria and Lithgow Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific and NSW TrainLink run train services between Adelaide and Dubbo. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Adelaide and Dubbo. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broken Hill Town Coach Stop. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Adelaide and Dubbo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Dubbo. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Dubbo (DBO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Dubbo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Adelaide to Dubbo typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Dubbo (DBO).

The closest major airport to Dubbo is Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) (DBO) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Dubbo. Parkes Airport (PKE) (PKE) 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 Adelaide and Dubbo. The distance is around 1,165km (724 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Dubbo is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$640 ($430).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Dubbo

Transport options from Adelaide to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
A$640($430)
every 20 mins1,484km (922 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
A$150($100)
4 times a week1,271km (790 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
A$455($305)
once a week1,893km (1,176 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
A$155($105)
on demand1,165km (724 miles)

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Airports near Dubbo

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

DBO
Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Dubbo
PKE
Parkes Airport (PKE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Dubbo
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
305km (189 miles) from Dubbo