How to travel from Echuca to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Echuca and Dubbo is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Echuca to Dubbo by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$660($445)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Wagga Wagga Station Coach Bay 1 then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$85($57)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Dubbo Station.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$175($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance663km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Echuca to Dubbo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$85 ($57) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$660 ($445).

The distance between Echuca and Dubbo is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 10h 5m to get from Echuca and Dubbo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Echuca to Dubbo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$660 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$85 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Echuca and Dubbo. It typically takes around 21h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Echuca to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 10m.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Echuca and Dubbo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 10m, 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 Echuca and Dubbo. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wagga Wagga Station Coach Bay 1 and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Echuca and Dubbo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Dubbo. We recommend that you take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Dubbo is Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) (DBO) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Dubbo. Parkes Airport (PKE) (PKE) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Echuca and Dubbo. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Dubbo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 5m and will usually cost around A$85 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Dubbo

Transport options from Echuca to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 55m
A$660($445)
once daily1,107km (688 miles)
Train to Sunbury, Fly6hrs
A$590($395)
once daily1,250km (777 miles)
Train to Footscray, Fly6h 45m
A$490($330)
once daily1,364km (847 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 15m
A$590($400)
once daily1,011km (628 miles)
Bus
10h 5m
A$85($57)
6 times a week791km (491 miles)
Train
21h 10m
A$175($115)
once daily1,650km (1,025 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
A$125($85)
on demand663km (412 miles)

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Airports near Dubbo

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

DBO
Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Dubbo
PKE
Parkes Airport (PKE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Dubbo
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
305km (189 miles) from Dubbo