How to travel from Yamba to Dubbo, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Dubbo is around 680km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yamba to Dubbo by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dubbo → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Dubbo (DBO).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costA$405($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus via Spring St Opp Zuber Lane
Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, Inverell Visitor Information Centre then Tamworth Station Coach Stop and then to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$86($58)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Maitland Station then take the bus to Dubbo.
- Duration14h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$115($79)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Dubbo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Dubbo by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$86 ($58) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($275).
The distance between Yamba and Dubbo is around 680km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (342 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Yamba and Dubbo by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Dubbo is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$405 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Dubbo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$86 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Dubbo. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Dubbo. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Dubbo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
Greyhound Australia, Sid Foggs Coaches, Busways and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Yamba and Dubbo. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Dubbo. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Dubbo (DBO). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Yamba and Dubbo. The distance is around 680km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Dubbo is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$405 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Dubbo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | A$405($275) | once daily | 716km (445 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly | 5hrs | A$435($295) | once daily | 906km (563 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane | 6hrs | A$660($445) | once daily | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Bus via Spring St Opp Zuber Lane + 1 similar | 12h 25m | A$86($58) | 4 times a week | 903km (561 miles) |
| Bus | 14h 15m | A$145($100) | 3 times a week | 960km (597 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 14h 5m | A$115($79) | 3 times a week | 945km (587 miles) |
| Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train | 17h 45m | A$140($95) | twice daily | 1,200km (746 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | A$130($87) | on demand | 680km (422 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Dubbo
Airlines
FlyPelican
Qantas
Regional Express
Link Airways
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Sid Foggs Coaches
Busways
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Dubbo
The following major airports near Dubbo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Dubbo
Parkes Airport (PKE)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Dubbo
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 305km (189 miles) from Dubbo