The distance between Dubbo and Port Fairy is around 1,019km (633 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Dubbo to Port Fairy by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Fairy → Dubbo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Warrnambool Station.
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Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St, Melbourne then Geelong Station and then to Warrnambool Station.
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There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Port Fairy by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$645 ($435).
The distance between Dubbo and Port Fairy is around 1,019km (633 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (555 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Dubbo and Port Fairy by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$645 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dubbo and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Warrnambool Station. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubbo and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St, Melbourne, Geelong Station and Warrnambool Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.
NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Dubbo and Port Fairy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubbo to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Warrnambool Station. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Port Fairy. The distance is around 1,103km (685 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$645 ($435).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 6h 45m | A$645($435) | 4 times a day | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 7h 10m | A$295($200) | 4 times a week | 1,371km (852 miles) |
Train and Plane | 8h 20m | A$455($305) | twice daily | 1,084km (673 miles) |
Train to Orange Station, plane | 8h 40m | A$280($190) | 4 times a week | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Bus | 15h 25m | A$160($105) | 4 times a week | 1,204km (748 miles) |
Drive | 12h 30m | A$145($100) | on demand | 1,103km (685 miles) |
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The following major airports near Port Fairy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.