There are 5 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Dubbo by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
3h 38m$233–470Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 2701
8h 22m$33–50Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
7h 36m$38–197Drive 394.7 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Dubbocar 394.7 km
5h 13m$71–103Bus via Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 2703
8h 47m$33–52
Sydney CBD to Dubbo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Dubbo is to bus via Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St 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 $230 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
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 36m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Dubbo is 327 km. The road distance is 394.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Dubbo without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $35 - $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 $230 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $200 and takes 7h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas 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 $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–390
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
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 395 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Sydney CBD to Dubbo.
There are 126+ hotels available in Dubbo.




