How to travel from Bright to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Bright and Dubbo is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bright to Dubbo by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$455($305)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ford Street, Albury, Tourist Information Centre then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$82($55)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$90($62)
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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance660km (410 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Bright to Dubbo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$82 ($55) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$455 ($305).

The distance between Bright and Dubbo is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Bright and Dubbo by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Dubbo is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$455 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Dubbo. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Dubbo. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford Street, Albury, Tourist Information Centre and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

V-Line, PTV Regional Transit, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Bright and Dubbo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Dubbo. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Bright and Dubbo. The distance is around 660km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Dubbo is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around A$90 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Dubbo

Transport options from Bright to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
A$455($305)
once daily887km (551 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 60m
A$330($220)
once daily925km (575 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
A$82($55)
6 times a week676km (420 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
A$90($62)
6 times a week699km (435 miles)
Bus to Wangaratta, train9hrs
A$90($62)
6 times a week699km (435 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
A$88($59)
on demand660km (410 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