How to travel from Dubbo to Broken Hill, Australia

The distance between Dubbo and Broken Hill is around 680km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dubbo to Broken Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Broken HillDubbo if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Broken Hill (BHQ).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$605($410)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$74($50)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop then take the train to Broken Hill Station.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$95($64)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Broken Hill.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance754km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Broken Hill

There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Broken Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$74 ($50) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$605 ($410).

The distance between Dubbo and Broken Hill is around 680km (423 miles).

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Dubbo and Broken Hill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Broken Hill is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx A$605 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$74 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubbo and Broken Hill. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Broken Hill (BHQ). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubbo and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dubbo and Broken Hill with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9hrs.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Dubbo and Broken Hill. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubbo and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Dubbo and Broken Hill with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Regional Express fly between Dubbo and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Dubbo to Broken Hill typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ).

The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Dubbo and Broken Hill. The distance is around 754km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Broken Hill is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around A$605 ($410).

How do I get from Dubbo to Broken Hill

Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Broken Hill

Transport options from Dubbo to Broken Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
A$605($410)
on demand680km (423 miles)
Bus
9hrs
A$74($50)
twice daily754km (469 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 20m
A$95($64)
twice a week799km (496 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
A$145($95)
on demand754km (468 miles)

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Airports near Broken Hill

The following major airports near Broken Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill
MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Broken Hill
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
427km (265 miles) from Broken Hill