How to travel from Apollo Bay to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Apollo Bay and Dubbo is around 995km (618 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Dubbo by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$470($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Gundagai then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($77)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance995km (618 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apollo Bay and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Dubbo by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).

The distance between Apollo Bay and Dubbo is around 995km (618 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 850km (528 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Apollo Bay and Dubbo by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Dubbo is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Dubbo. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 6h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Dubbo. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Gundagai and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Dubbo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Dubbo. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Apollo Bay and Dubbo. The distance is around 995km (618 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Dubbo is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).

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Transport options from Apollo Bay to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
6h 35m
A$470($315)
every 20 mins1,255km (780 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
A$115($77)
4 times a week1,084km (673 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13h 45m
A$105($69)
6 times a week1,034km (643 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train14h 5m
A$105($69)
6 times a week1,034km (643 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
A$190($125)
on demand995km (618 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