The distance between Dubbo and Geelong is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dubbo to Geelong 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 from Dubbo (DBO) to Avalon (AVV).
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Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St then Melbourne and then to Geelong Station.
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Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Geelong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$125 ($85) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$285 ($190).
The distance between Dubbo and Geelong is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 761km (473 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dubbo and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Geelong is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$285 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dubbo and Geelong. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dubbo to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.
NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Dubbo and Geelong. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 20m, 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 Dubbo and Geelong. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.
NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Dubbo and Geelong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Dubbo and Geelong. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and arrive at Avalon (AVV) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Dubbo to Geelong. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Dubbo to Geelong typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV).
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dubbo and Geelong. The distance is around 891km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$285 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | A$285($190) | on demand | 1,091km (678 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 35m | A$610($410) | every 30 mins | 790km (491 miles) |
Bus | 12h 15m | A$125($85) | 4 times a week | 972km (604 miles) |
Train | 18h 20m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,480km (920 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | A$120($80) | on demand | 891km (553 miles) |
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The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.