How to travel from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads, Australia

The distance between Dubbo and Nambucca Heads is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads 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 Nambucca HeadsDubbo if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop

Take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop then Wauchope Station Coach Stop and then to Nambucca Heads Police Station Bowra St.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$77($52)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Nambucca Heads Station.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance614km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Nambucca Heads

There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$77 ($52) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$520 ($350).

The distance between Dubbo and Nambucca Heads is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Dubbo and Nambucca Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$520 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$77 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dubbo and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station and Nambucca Heads Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Dubbo and Nambucca Heads. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14h 15m, 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 Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Sid Foggs Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Dubbo and Nambucca Heads. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubbo and Nambucca Heads. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and and arrive into Coffs Harbour (CFS).

The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 614km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around A$115 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Nambucca Heads

Transport options from Dubbo to Nambucca Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 55m
A$415($280)
every 4 hours815km (507 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 45m
A$520($350)
once daily759km (471 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 15m
A$350($235)
6 times a week914km (568 miles)
Fly to Armidale (ARM), Bus5h 60m
A$775($520)
twice a week897km (557 miles)
Bus via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop + 1 similar
10h 15m
A$77($52)
twice a week735km (457 miles)
Bus10h 20m
A$115($79)
3 times a week768km (477 miles)
Train
14h 15m
A$140($95)
twice daily1,006km (625 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
A$115($78)
on demand614km (382 miles)

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Airports near Nambucca Heads

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

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads