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Seven ways to Travel from Melbourne to Dubbo

Composite routes from Melbourne to Dubbo

Cheapest
9 h 6 min
Car
815 km.
from $44
Other
9 h 6 min
Rideshare
815 km.
from $10.63
12 h 22 min
702 km.
from $16.63
11 h 10 min
Train, Bus
702 km.
from $91
6 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
701 km.
from $231.86
12 h 52 min
702 km.
from $60.35
18 h 44 min
702 km.
from $131.22

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$17.68
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$15.16
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$24.00
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$4.55

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$58.10

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$277.88–$694.70
Plane from Avalon Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$429.45

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$429.45

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.05–$138.94
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dubbo?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dubbo is to bus which costs $1 - $33.70 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dubbo?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dubbo is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Dubbo?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Dubbo?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Dubbo Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Dubbo?

The distance between Melbourne and Dubbo is 722 km. The road distance is 814.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Dubbo without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Dubbo without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $25 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Dubbo?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Melbourne to Dubbo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Dubbo bus from?

Melbourne to Dubbo bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Dubbo train from?

Melbourne to Dubbo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Dubbo?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Dubbo is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $33.70 and takes 12h 22m, you could also train, which costs $47.83 - $173.91 and takes 18h 44m.

Where does the Melbourne to Dubbo bus arrive?

Melbourne to Dubbo bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Melbourne to Dubbo train arrive?

Melbourne to Dubbo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Dubbo?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Dubbo is 815 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Melbourne to Dubbo.

Where can I stay near Dubbo?

There are 131+ hotels available in Dubbo. Prices start at $62.29 per night.
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