The distance between Canberra and Dubbo is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Canberra 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.
👋 Also check out Dubbo → Canberra if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Canberra (CBR) to Dubbo (DBO).
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Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1.
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Take the train to Central Station and then to Dubbo Station.
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There are several options for getting from Canberra to Dubbo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$59 ($40) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$575 ($390).
The distance between Canberra and Dubbo is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Canberra and Dubbo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canberra to Dubbo is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx A$575 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Canberra and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canberra and Dubbo. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canberra to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Canberra and Dubbo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canberra and Dubbo. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canberra to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Canberra and Dubbo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Canberra and Dubbo. Flights depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Dubbo (DBO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Canberra to Dubbo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Canberra to Dubbo typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Canberra (CBR) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Canberra and Dubbo. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canberra to Dubbo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 30m | A$575($390) | every 30 mins | 560km (348 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | A$240($160) | once daily | 586km (364 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | A$59($40) | 6 times a week | 492km (306 miles) |
Train | 10h 35m | A$120($80) | twice daily | 780km (485 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | A$54($36) | on demand | 398km (247 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dubbo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.