How to travel from Port Macquarie to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Port Macquarie and Dubbo is around 596km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Macquarie to Dubbo by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DubboPort Macquarie if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$73($49)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance596km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Macquarie and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Dubbo by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$45 ($30) and will take around 9h 25m. 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$365 ($245).

The distance between Port Macquarie and Dubbo is around 596km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Port Macquarie and Dubbo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Dubbo is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$365 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$45 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Dubbo. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Macquarie and Dubbo. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Macquarie to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tamworth Station Coach Stop. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Sid Foggs Coaches run regular bus services between Port Macquarie and Dubbo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Macquarie and Dubbo. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and arrive at Dubbo (DBO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Port Macquarie to Dubbo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Macquarie to Dubbo typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) 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 Port Macquarie and Dubbo. The distance is around 596km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Macquarie to Dubbo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Macquarie and Dubbo

Transport options from Port Macquarie to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
A$365($245)
every 2 hours645km (401 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 30m
A$73($49)
4 times a week618km (384 miles)
Bus via Newcastle9h 25m
A$45($30)
3 times a week654km (406 miles)
Drive
7hrs
A$80($54)
on demand596km (370 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