How to travel from Shepparton to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Shepparton and Dubbo is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shepparton 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 Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Visitors Centre then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance637km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shepparton and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Shepparton to Dubbo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($70) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$475 ($320).

The distance between Shepparton and Dubbo is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Shepparton to Dubbo is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$475 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Shepparton and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shepparton and Dubbo. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shepparton to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seymour and Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

V-Line, XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Shepparton and Dubbo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 30m, 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 Shepparton and Dubbo. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shepparton to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Visitors Centre, Griffith Station Coach Bay and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

V-Line and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Shepparton and Dubbo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shepparton to Dubbo. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Shepparton and Dubbo. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shepparton to Dubbo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around A$105 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shepparton and Dubbo

Transport options from Shepparton to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 15m
A$395($265)
4 times a day1,193km (742 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 30m
A$415($280)
5 times a week1,185km (736 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 50m
A$475($320)
once daily939km (584 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 15m
A$220($145)
twice daily1,307km (812 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
A$105($70)
6 times a week820km (510 miles)
Train
17h 30m
A$170($115)
once daily1,385km (860 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
A$85($57)
on demand637km (396 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