There are 6 ways to get from Charlestown to Dubbo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
9h 59m$48–197Bus
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2305
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
11h 46m$54–80Drive 376.1 km
- Drive from Charlestown to Dubbocar 376.1 km
4h 23m$67–97Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
6h 35m$246–439Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
10h 22m$51–204Fly from Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane NTL - DBO
7h 41m$562–971
Charlestown to Dubbo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Dubbo is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Dubbo is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlestown to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand C and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Tamworth Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlestown station to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Dubbo Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Charlestown and Dubbo is 597 km. The road distance is 376.1 km.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Dubbo without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Charlestown to Dubbo, including transfers.
Charlestown to Dubbo bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Charlestown to Dubbo train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Cardiff Station.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Dubbo is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 11h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $1,000 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Charlestown, NSW, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Charlestown Rd After Buller St to Dubbo Station via Cardiff Station, Main Rd, Cardiff Station, and Strathfield Station in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand C to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Tamworth Station, Coach Stop in around 11h 46m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Parramatta Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Charlestown to Dubbo bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Charlestown to Dubbo train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Dubbo is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Charlestown to Dubbo.
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