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How to get fromSouth Mackay to Dubboby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Mackay to Dubbo by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane MKY - DBO
    5h 40m
    $303–960

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    36h 8m
    $245–4,064

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus 516 / ...
    35h 27m
    $331–486

  4. Drive  1,476.3 km

    1. Drive from South Mackay to Dubbocar car 1,476.3 km
    16h 40m
    $267–385

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    44h 39m
    $342–743

South Mackay to Dubbo by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,235.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between South Mackay, QLD, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane City, and Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office in around 35h 27m.

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