How to travel from Wollongong to Dubbo, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Dubbo is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wollongong to Dubbo by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Dubbo (DBO).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$67($45)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Lucknow and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dubbo.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Dubbo

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Dubbo by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$225 ($150).

The distance between Wollongong and Dubbo is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Wollongong and Dubbo by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Dubbo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx A$225 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wollongong and Dubbo. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wollongong to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Transport for NSW and NSW TrainLink run train services between Wollongong and Dubbo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Wollongong and Dubbo. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Lucknow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Premier Motor Service, Australia Wide Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Wollongong and Dubbo. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Dubbo. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Wollongong and Dubbo. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Dubbo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around A$225 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Dubbo

Transport options from Wollongong to Dubbo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 30m
A$225($150)
every 30 mins390km (242 miles)
Train
7h 50m
A$67($45)
twice daily544km (338 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
A$105($69)
once daily496km (308 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
A$86($58)
on demand455km (283 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