There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Dubbo by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane ROK - DBO
6h 5m$590–789Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
30h 27m$173–2,754Bus via St George
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Dalbybus
- Take the bus from Dalby to St Georgebus
- Take the bus from St George to Lightning Ridgebus
- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
24h 56m$254–417Drive 1,140.9 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Dubbocar 1,140.9 km
12h 52m$205–297Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
34h 22m$302–424
Rockhampton to Dubbo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Dubbo is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Dubbo is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $550 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 via Miles, Dalby, St George and Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Dubbo Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 27m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Dubbo is 1007 km. The road distance is 1140.9 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Dubbo without a car is to bus via St George which takes 24h 56m and costs $250 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Rockhampton to Dubbo, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Dubbo bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Dubbo train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Dubbo is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $550 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via St George, which costs $250 - $420 and takes 24h 56m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $2,800 and takes 30h 27m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and Qantas fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 via Miles, Dalby, Dalby, St George, and Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office in around 24h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
Flights from Rockhampton to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane, Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–2,324
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- 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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Miles to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dalby to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from St George to Lightning Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Rockhampton to Dubbo bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Miles station.
Rockhampton to Dubbo train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Dubbo is 1141 km. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Rockhampton to Dubbo.
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