There are 5 ways to get from Dubbo to Narrabri by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 243
8h 35m$58–95Bus via Gunnedah
cheapest- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Public School, Upper St to Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwybus
- Take the bus from Carinya Christian School, Elgin St to Gibbons St At Violet Stbus 457
10h 3m$44–63Train
- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 243
15h 27m$86–280Drive 262.4 km
- Drive from Dubbo to Narrabricar 262.4 km
2h 55m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from The Atrium Shopping Centre, Kable Av to Quirindi Station, Coach Stopbus 428
- Take the bus from Quirindi Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
10h 7m$49–72
Dubbo to Narrabri by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Narrabri is to bus via Gunnedah which costs $40 - $65 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dubbo to Narrabri is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Narrabri. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 and arriving at Gibbons St At Violet St via Tamworth Public School, Upper St, Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy and Carinya Christian School, Elgin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dubbo station to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station and arriving at Narrabri Station via Strathfield Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
The distance between Dubbo and Narrabri is 545 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Narrabri without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 35m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Dubbo to Narrabri, including transfers.
Dubbo to Narrabri bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4.
Dubbo to Narrabri train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Dubbo Station.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Narrabri is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs $85 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Gunnedah, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Dubbo, NSW, Australia and Narrabri, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Dubbo Station to Narrabri Station via Strathfield Station and Werris Creek Station in around 15h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Gibbons St At Violet St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Tamworth Public School, Upper St, Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy, and Carinya Christian School, Elgin St in around 10h 3m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Tamworth Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $19–28
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $24–35
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Strathfield Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $24–35
- First Class
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Quirindi Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tamworth Public School, Upper St to Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- (02) 6653 3345
- [email protected]
- Website
- forestcoachlines.com.au
Bus from Carinya Christian School, Elgin St to Gibbons St At Violet St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://forestcoachlines.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 2 6762 3999
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from The Atrium Shopping Centre, Kable Av to Quirindi Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/tamworth/
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More Questions & Answers
Dubbo to Narrabri bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Dubbo to Narrabri train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Narrabri is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Dubbo to Narrabri.
There are 26+ hotels available in Narrabri.







