The distance between Dubbo and Sydney is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dubbo to Sydney 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 from Dubbo (DBO) to Sydney (SYD).
Regional Express
+ 1 othersTake the train to Central Station.
NSW TrainLink
Take the bus to Lucknow Coach Stop Mitchell Hwy and then to Sydney.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Sydney by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$210 ($140).
The distance between Dubbo and Sydney is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Dubbo and Sydney by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Sydney is to fly which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx A$210 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dubbo and Sydney. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dubbo and Sydney with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 25m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Dubbo and Sydney. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubbo and Sydney. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lucknow Coach Stop Mitchell Hwy. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
NSW TrainLink and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Dubbo and Sydney. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Dubbo and Sydney. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and arrive at Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Dubbo and Sydney with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Regional Express and Qantas fly between Dubbo and Sydney. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and and arrive into Sydney (SYD). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Dubbo to Sydney typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and and arrive into Sydney (SYD).
The closest major airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Sydney. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) 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 Sydney. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Sydney is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around A$210 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 25m | A$210($140) | every 10 mins | 323km (201 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | A$67($45) | twice daily | 462km (287 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | A$80($54) | once daily | 407km (253 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | A$54($36) | on demand | 398km (247 miles) |
Regional Express
Qantas
NSW TrainLink
Australia Wide Coaches
The following major airports near Sydney offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.