How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Dubbo is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads 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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Fly

Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$420($285)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop

Take the bus to Wauchope Station Coach Stop then Tamworth Station Coach Stop and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$77($52)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance614km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Dubbo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$77 ($52) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($285).

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Dubbo is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from Nambucca Heads and Dubbo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Dubbo is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$420 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$77 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Dubbo. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nambucca Heads Station and Strathfield Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Nambucca Heads and Dubbo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14h 40m, 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 Nambucca Heads and Dubbo. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Dubbo. 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 10h 50m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Sid Foggs Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Dubbo. Buses run 3 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 Nambucca Heads and Dubbo. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and arrive at Dubbo (DBO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Nambucca Heads to Dubbo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nambucca Heads to Dubbo typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) 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 Nambucca Heads and Dubbo. The distance is around 614km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Dubbo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around A$115 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nambucca Heads and Dubbo

Transport options from Nambucca Heads to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
A$420($285)
4 times a week808km (502 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 5m
A$520($350)
once daily759km (472 miles)
Bus to Armidale Airport, Fly5h 55m
A$745($500)
twice a week898km (558 miles)
Bus via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop + 1 similar
10h 25m
A$77($52)
twice a week736km (457 miles)
Bus10h 50m
A$115($79)
3 times a week767km (477 miles)
Train
14h 40m
A$140($95)
twice daily1,006km (625 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
A$115($78)
on demand614km (382 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