There are 5 ways to get from Dubbo to Sawtell by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport
best- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane DBO - CFS
5h 19m$499–813Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 31 / ...
15h 39m$86–381Bus
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Coffs Harbour Airportbus Dt10
10h 56m$151–205Drive 598.5 km
- Drive from Dubbo to Sawtellcar 598.5 km
7h 11m$110–159Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Dubbo to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane OAG - CFS
5h 58m$453–1,348
Dubbo to Sawtell by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Sawtell is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dubbo to Sawtell is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $490 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 and arriving at Toormina Park, Toormina Rd via Tamworth Station and Coffs Harbour Airport, Airport Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Dubbo station to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station and arriving at Sawtell Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
The distance between Dubbo and Sawtell is 495 km. The road distance is 598.5 km.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Sawtell without a car is to bus which takes 10h 56m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Dubbo to Sawtell, including transfers.
Dubbo to Sawtell bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4.
Dubbo to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Dubbo Station.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Sawtell is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $490 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $210 and takes 10h 56m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $390 and takes 15h 39m.
What companies run services between Dubbo, NSW, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Regional Express fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Toormina Park, Toormina Rd via Tamworth Station, Coffs Harbour Airport, and Coffs Harbour Airport, Airport Drive in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $490–800
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Broken Hill, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–800
Flights from Orange Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–600
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $70–80
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Strathfield Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $80–95
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $60–90
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- 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
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Tamworth Station to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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Dubbo to Sawtell bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Dubbo to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Sawtell is 599 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Dubbo to Sawtell.
There are 495+ hotels available in Sawtell.