How to travel from Brisbane to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Brisbane and Dubbo is around 712km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brisbane to Dubbo by plane, train, bus 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 Brisbane (BNE) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
Operated by

Link Airways

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Bus

Take the bus to Tamworth and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Dubbo Station.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance841km (522 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brisbane and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Dubbo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$520 ($350).

The distance between Brisbane and Dubbo is around 712km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Brisbane and Dubbo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Dubbo is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx A$520 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brisbane and Dubbo. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brisbane to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 20m.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Brisbane and Dubbo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 20h 20m, 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 Brisbane and Dubbo. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tamworth. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Crisps Coaches, NSW TrainLink and New England Coaches run regular bus services between Brisbane and Dubbo. Buses run twice a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brisbane and Dubbo. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Dubbo (DBO). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Brisbane and Dubbo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Link Airways, Qantas and Regional Express fly between Brisbane and Dubbo. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and and arrive into Dubbo (DBO). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Brisbane to Dubbo typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) 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 Brisbane and Dubbo. The distance is around 841km (522 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Dubbo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around A$520 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brisbane and Dubbo

Transport options from Brisbane to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 20m
A$520($350)
every 15 mins712km (443 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
A$335($225)
every 30 mins1,099km (683 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
A$180($120)
twice a week923km (574 miles)
Bus via Stanthorpe13h 30m
A$220($145)
twice a week937km (582 miles)
Train
20h 20m
A$195($130)
twice daily1,426km (886 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
A$110($75)
on demand841km (522 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