There are 5 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Dubbo by plane, train, bus, or car
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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
3h 38m$246–412Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 2701
8h 29m$32–48Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
7h 32m$48–197Drive 393.8 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Dubbocar 393.8 km
5h 16m$72–104Bus via Parramatta Station, Stand A2
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 2703
8h 47m$33–52
Sydney CBD to Dubbo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Dubbo is to bus via Parramatta Station, Stand A2 which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Dubbo is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $240 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Dubbo Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Dubbo is 327 km. The road distance is 393.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Dubbo without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sydney CBD to Dubbo, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Dubbo bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney CBD to Dubbo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Dubbo is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $240 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 7h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Regional Express fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Dubbo Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 6h 26m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $70–80
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney CBD to Dubbo bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney CBD to Dubbo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Dubbo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Dubbo is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Sydney CBD to Dubbo.
There are 132+ hotels available in Dubbo.