There are 7 ways to get from Dubbo to Charlestown by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
8h 55m$49–198Bus
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 2406
10h 46m$54–80Drive 376 km
- Drive from Dubbo to Charlestowncar 376 km
4h 24m$67–97Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane DBO - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain
5h 36m$228–419Train, bus
- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Blacktown Stationtrain 428
- Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Stationbus 15Cn
9h 56m$51–203Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Drive from Dubbo to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain
6h 9m$211–372Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane DBO - NTL
6h 39m$562–970
Dubbo to Charlestown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Charlestown is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Dubbo to Charlestown is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 and arriving at Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Dubbo station to Charlestown station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Dubbo and Charlestown is 596 km. The road distance is 376 km.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Dubbo to Charlestown, including transfers.
Dubbo to Charlestown bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4.
Dubbo to Charlestown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Dubbo Station.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Charlestown is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 10h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $1,000 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Dubbo, NSW, Australia and Charlestown, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Dubbo Station to Charlestown Rd At Robert St via Strathfield Station, Cardiff Station, and Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd in around 10h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–380
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–240
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- 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 Dubbo Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- 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
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Dubbo to Charlestown bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Dubbo to Charlestown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Charlestown is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Dubbo to Charlestown.
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