There are 6 ways to get from Dubbo to Thornton 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 Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
9h 35m$51–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus 2804
- Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn
10h 52m$47–69Bus via Tamworth
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 2404 / ...
10h 29m$52–80Drive 359.7 km
- Drive from Dubbo to Thorntoncar 359.7 km
4h 19m$65–93Fly 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 Hamilton Stationtrain
6h 14m$231–431Fly to Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane DBO - NTL
6h 27m$513–971
Dubbo to Thornton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Thornton is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Dubbo to Thornton is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 and arriving at Thornton Station, Karuah St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Maitland Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Dubbo station to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station and arriving at Thornton Station via Strathfield Station and Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Dubbo and Thornton is 620 km. The road distance is 359.7 km.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Thornton without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $50 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Dubbo to Thornton, including transfers.
Dubbo to Thornton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4.
Dubbo to Thornton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Dubbo Station.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Thornton is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $50 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Tamworth, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 10h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Dubbo, NSW, Australia and Thornton, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Dubbo Station to Thornton Station via Strathfield Station and Hamilton Station in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Thornton Station, Karuah St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Maitland Station, Station St in around 10h 29m.
- 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 Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,700
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,100
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–380
- 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
- $700–1,700
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- 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
- $330–900
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,100
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- 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 Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blacktown Station, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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 Thornton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Dubbo to Thornton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Thornton is 360 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Dubbo to Thornton.
There are 405+ hotels available in Thornton.









