How to travel from Bundaberg to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Bundaberg and Dubbo is around 1,039km (646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bundaberg 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 Bundaberg (BDB) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$515($350)
Operated by

Qantas

2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

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

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$280($185)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Strathfield Station and then to Dubbo Station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$245($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance1,085km (674 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Dubbo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$245 ($165) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($350).

The distance between Bundaberg and Dubbo is around 1,039km (646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 899km (558 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bundaberg 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 Bundaberg to Dubbo is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$515 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$245 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bundaberg and Dubbo. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bundaberg to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Strathfield Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Bundaberg and Dubbo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Bundaberg and Dubbo. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundaberg to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Tamworth. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 21h 25m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Crisps Coaches, NSW TrainLink and New England Coaches run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Dubbo. Buses run twice a week and take around 21h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bundaberg and Dubbo. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) and arrive at Dubbo (DBO) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Bundaberg to Dubbo. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bundaberg to Dubbo typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Bundaberg (BDB) 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 Bundaberg and Dubbo. The distance is around 1,085km (674 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 Bundaberg to Dubbo is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$515 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Dubbo

Transport options from Bundaberg to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 10m
A$515($350)
every 20 mins1,360km (845 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 25m
A$290($195)
once daily1,415km (879 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
A$575($385)
every 20 mins1,039km (646 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 25m
A$280($185)
twice a week1,449km (900 miles)
Bus via Aspley Gympie Road22h 35m
A$290($195)
twice a week1,470km (913 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
A$245($165)
twice daily1,767km (1,098 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
A$145($95)
on demand1,085km (674 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