How to travel from Melbourne to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Melbourne and Dubbo is around 717km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Melbourne to Dubbo by plane, bus, train 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 to Dubbo (DBO)

Fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$595($400)
Operated by

Link Airways

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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$165($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance815km (506 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Dubbo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($75) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$595 ($400).

The distance between Melbourne and Dubbo is around 717km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 702km (436 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Melbourne and Dubbo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Dubbo is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$595 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Melbourne and Dubbo. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Melbourne to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Melbourne and Dubbo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 45m, 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 Melbourne and Dubbo. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Melbourne to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gundagai and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Melbourne and Dubbo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Melbourne and Dubbo. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Dubbo (DBO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Melbourne and Dubbo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Link Airways fly between Melbourne and Dubbo. Flights depart from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) and and arrive into Dubbo (DBO). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Melbourne to Dubbo typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Dubbo (DBO).

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 Melbourne and Dubbo. The distance is around 815km (506 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Dubbo is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and Dubbo

Transport options from Melbourne to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Dubbo (DBO) + 2 similar
2h 45m
A$595($400)
every 15 mins717km (445 miles)
Fly3hrs
A$385($260)
every 20 mins1,041km (647 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 35m
A$190($130)
twice daily1,125km (699 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
A$110($75)
4 times a week867km (539 miles)
Train
17h 45m
A$165($110)
once daily1,400km (870 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
A$110($73)
on demand815km (506 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