How to travel from Dubbo to Mildura, Australia

The distance between Dubbo and Mildura is around 802km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dubbo to Mildura by plane, bus, train 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 Mildura (MQL).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$550($370)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and then to Mildura Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($76)
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 then take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Mildura.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance802km (498 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Mildura

There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Mildura by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$115 ($76) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$550 ($370).

The distance between Dubbo and Mildura is around 802km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 636km (395 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Dubbo and Mildura by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Mildura is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$550 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Mildura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$115 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubbo and Mildura. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubbo and Mildura. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Mildura. 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 12h 45m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Dubbo and Mildura. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubbo and Mildura. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and arrive at Mildura (MQL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Dubbo to Mildura. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Dubbo to Mildura typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and and arrive into Mildura (MQL).

The closest major airport to Mildura is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Mildura. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) 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 Mildura. The distance is around 802km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Mildura is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$550 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Mildura

Transport options from Dubbo to Mildura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
A$550($370)
4 times a week1,165km (724 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
A$450($300)
4 times a week1,202km (747 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 10m
A$710($475)
4 times a week992km (616 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
A$115($76)
6 times a week978km (608 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 45m
A$140($95)
twice a week1,111km (690 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
A$105($72)
on demand802km (498 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Mildura

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Mildura
BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Mildura
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
342km (213 miles) from Mildura