What is the cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 10h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach?

The fastest way to get from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $470 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Dubbo and Mermaid Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Mermaid Beach station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 and arriving at Broadbeach South station via Lightning Ridge, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Dubbo and Mermaid Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Dubbo station to Mermaid Beach station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station and arriving at Mermaid Beach station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

How far is it from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach?

The distance between Dubbo and Mermaid Beach is 678 km. The road distance is 839.5 km.

How do I travel from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach without a car is to bus via Lightning Ridge which takes 19h 22m and costs $200 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dubbo to Mermaid Beach bus from?

Dubbo to Mermaid Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3.

Where do I catch the Dubbo to Mermaid Beach train from?

Dubbo to Mermaid Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Dubbo Station.

Train, bus or fly from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach?

The best way to get from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $470 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Lightning Ridge, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 19h 22m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $440 and takes 23h 30m.

Where does the Dubbo to Mermaid Beach bus arrive?

Dubbo to Mermaid Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station.

What is the time difference between Dubbo and Mermaid Beach?

Mermaid Beach is 1h behind Dubbo. It is currently 8:15 AM in Dubbo and 7:15 AM in Mermaid Beach.

Where does the Dubbo to Mermaid Beach train arrive?

Dubbo to Mermaid Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Mermaid Beach is 840 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Dubbo to Mermaid Beach.

Where can I stay near Mermaid Beach?

There are 2791+ hotels available in Mermaid Beach.

Dubbo to Mermaid Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane DBO - OOL
5h 18m
$477–909
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
23h 30m
$128–433
Bus via Lightning Ridge
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus
19h 22m
$207–307
Drive 839.5 km
1. Drive from Dubbo to Mermaid Beachcar 839.5 km
10h 2m
$153–221
Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane DBO - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 43m
$416–836
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Drive from Dubbo to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane OAG - OOL
5h 57m
$291–1,143
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Drive from Dubbo to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane OAG - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 46m
$360–770
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Urunga to Burleigh Headsbus
19h 37m
$198–280

Dubbo to Mermaid Beach by bus

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Distance: 677.9 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Dubbo, NSW, Australia and Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Link Airways, and two other airlines fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Broadbeach South station via Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, and Surfers Paradise in around 19h 22m.

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