How to travel from Dubbo to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Dubbo and Yamba is around 682km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dubbo to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yamba → Dubbo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costA$515($345)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
Take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop, Inverell Visitor Information Centre then Grafton Station Coach Bay and then to Yamba Coach Stop Claude St.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$86($58)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Maitland Station Station St then take the train to Grafton Station then take the bus to Yamba Coach Stop Claude St.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$115($79)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$86 ($58) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($345).
The distance between Dubbo and Yamba is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (342 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Dubbo and Yamba by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$515 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$86 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dubbo and Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubbo and Yamba. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Yamba. 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 13h 40m.
Sid Foggs Coaches, Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Busways run regular bus services between Dubbo and Yamba. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 40m 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 Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) 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 Yamba. The distance is around 682km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$515 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 50m | A$515($345) | once daily | 717km (445 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 4h 55m | A$440($295) | once daily | 906km (563 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), bus | 5h 55m | A$660($445) | once daily | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Bus via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop + 1 similar | 12h 30m | A$86($58) | 4 times a week | 888km (552 miles) |
| Bus | 13h 40m | A$145($100) | 3 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 13h 35m | A$115($79) | 3 times a week | 943km (586 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 17h 15m | A$140($95) | twice daily | 1,199km (745 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | A$130($87) | on demand | 682km (424 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dubbo and Yamba
Airlines
FlyPelican
Qantas
Regional Express
Link Airways
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Sid Foggs Coaches
NSW TrainLink
Busways
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba