The distance between Shoal Bay and Dubbo is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Shoal 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.
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Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then 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 Shoal 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 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$845 ($565).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Dubbo is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Shoal Bay and Dubbo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Dubbo is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx A$845 ($565).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal 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 Shoal Bay and Dubbo. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Dubbo. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal 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 35m.
Port Stephens Coaches and Sid Foggs Coaches run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Dubbo. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Dubbo. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Shoal Bay and Dubbo. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Dubbo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$67 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 5m | A$845($565) | hourly | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 30m | A$215($145) | hourly | 556km (345 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | A$67($45) | 3 times a week | 483km (300 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10hrs | A$73($49) | twice daily | 672km (417 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | A$80($54) | on demand | 422km (262 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dubbo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.