How to travel from Dubbo to Canberra, Australia

The distance between Dubbo and Canberra is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dubbo to Canberra 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 CanberraDubbo if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Canberra (CBR).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and then to West Row after London Cct.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$59($40)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Canberra Station.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$120($80)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Canberra.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Canberra

There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Canberra 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 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$490 ($330).

The distance between Dubbo and Canberra is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Dubbo and Canberra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Canberra is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dubbo and Canberra. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dubbo to Canberra. 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 Dubbo and Canberra. 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubbo and Canberra. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Dubbo and Canberra. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubbo and Canberra. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and arrive at Canberra (CBR) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Dubbo to Canberra. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dubbo to Canberra typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and and arrive into Canberra (CBR).

The closest major airport to Canberra is Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Canberra. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) (WGA) 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 Canberra. The distance is around 401km (249 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 Dubbo to Canberra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Canberra

Transport options from Dubbo to Canberra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
A$490($330)
every 30 mins561km (349 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
A$59($40)
6 times a week492km (306 miles)
Train
10h 35m
A$120($80)
twice daily780km (485 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
A$54($36)
on demand401km (249 miles)

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Airports near Canberra

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

CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Canberra
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Canberra
WGA
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Canberra