How to travel from Dubbo to Geelong, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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

Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Avalon (AVV).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$285($190)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St then Melbourne and then to Geelong Station.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$125($85)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong Station.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Geelong.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance891km (553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Geelong

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Geelong

Transport options from Dubbo to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
A$285($190)
on demand1,091km (678 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
A$610($410)
every 30 mins790km (491 miles)
Bus
12h 15m
A$125($85)
4 times a week972km (604 miles)
Train
18h 20m
A$180($120)
once daily1,480km (920 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
A$120($80)
on demand891km (553 miles)

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Airports near Geelong

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong