The distance between Nelson Bay and Dubbo is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nelson Bay 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.
👋 Also check out Dubbo → Nelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Dubbo (DBO).
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Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B and then to Dubbo.
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Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Dubbo Station.
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There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Dubbo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$845 ($565).
The distance between Nelson Bay and Dubbo is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Nelson Bay and Dubbo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Dubbo is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx A$845 ($565).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Dubbo. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Dubbo. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle Interchange Stand B and Newcastle Beach station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Port Stephens Coaches and Sid Foggs Coaches run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Dubbo. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Dubbo. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Dubbo (DBO) - via Ballina (BNK). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Dubbo. There is however a flight that goes via Ballina (BNK). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nelson Bay to Dubbo typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nelson Bay and Dubbo. The distance is around 418km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Dubbo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around A$67 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 60m | A$845($565) | hourly | 1,126km (700 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 20m | A$215($145) | hourly | 552km (343 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | A$67($45) | 3 times a week | 479km (297 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 55m | A$73($49) | twice daily | 668km (415 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | A$80($54) | on demand | 418km (260 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dubbo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.