How to travel from Tamworth to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Tamworth and Dubbo is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tamworth to Dubbo by bus, 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 Tamworth (TMW) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$570($385)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$36($24)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance311km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Dubbo by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$36 ($24) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$570 ($385).

The distance between Tamworth and Dubbo is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tamworth and Dubbo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Dubbo is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx A$570 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$36 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tamworth and Dubbo. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tamworth and Dubbo. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tamworth and Dubbo with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 15m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Tamworth and Dubbo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tamworth and Dubbo. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and arrive at Dubbo (DBO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Tamworth to Dubbo. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tamworth to Dubbo typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) 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 Tamworth and Dubbo. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Dubbo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$36 ($24).

How do I get from Tamworth to Dubbo

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Dubbo

Transport options from Tamworth to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
A$570($385)
on demand641km (399 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
A$36($24)
4 times a week342km (213 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
A$59($40)
on demand311km (193 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