How to travel from Dubbo to Shepparton, Australia

The distance between Dubbo and Shepparton is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dubbo to Shepparton 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 SheppartonDubbo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Shepparton Station.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$400($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then Darlington Point Coach Stop Bridge St and then to Shepparton.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Seymour Station Platform 1 and then to Shepparton Station.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Shepparton.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance637km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Shepparton

There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Shepparton by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($70) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$625 ($420).

The distance between Dubbo and Shepparton is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from Dubbo and Shepparton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Shepparton is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$625 ($420).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Shepparton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dubbo and Shepparton. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dubbo to Shepparton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Seymour Station Platform 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Dubbo and Shepparton. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17hrs, 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 Shepparton. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Shepparton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and Darlington Point Coach Stop Bridge St. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

NSW TrainLink and V-Line run regular bus services between Dubbo and Shepparton. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubbo to Shepparton. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Shepparton Station. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Shepparton is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 144km (89 miles) from Shepparton. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Shepparton. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Shepparton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around A$105 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Shepparton

Transport options from Dubbo to Shepparton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 35m
A$400($270)
4 times a day1,193km (742 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 45m
A$625($420)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Fly to Bendigo (BXG), train and bus5h 30m
A$630($425)
once daily1,166km (724 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train6h 30m
A$285($195)
twice daily1,307km (812 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
A$105($70)
6 times a week820km (510 miles)
Train
17hrs
A$170($115)
once daily1,385km (860 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
A$85($57)
on demand637km (396 miles)

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Airports near Shepparton

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Shepparton
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Shepparton
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
200km (125 miles) from Shepparton