Facts about the transport from Sydney to Dubbo
| Cheapest Transport | $38 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:19 AM |
| Latest Departure | 3:15 PM |
| Departures per day | 7 |
| Distance | 322 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | NSW TrainLink, Qantas Airways |
Sydney to Dubbo
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Sydney to Dubbo Destination Reviews
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Coral DThe service was late on the day we traveled but the staff were wonderful and patient. And kept us informed along the way.
Cannot praise the staff enough for their work. Always informative, always pleasant.
The carriages were clean and the food on offer had catered to all types of snackers and meal goers.
Sydney to Dubbo, Train #427 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Mar 15, 2026
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Jordan BThe lady with the red hair and blonde at the front who worked on the food area was amazing. But all the staff were amazing and friendly
Sydney to Dubbo, Train #427 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Sep 7, 2025
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Vickie Staff amazing seats comfortable great trip
Sydney to Dubbo, Train #427 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Aug 17, 2025
Sydney to Dubbo Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 06:00 | 15:50 | $609.69 | |
Train | NSW TrainLink | Economy Class | 06:19 | 13:45 | $42.77 | |
Train | NSW TrainLink | Economy Class | 06:40 | 13:45 | $42.77 | |
Flight | Regional Express | Economy | 07:00 | 08:10 | $134.00 | |
Train | NSW TrainLink | Economy Class | 07:19 | 14:09 | $31.51 | |
Flight | Regional Express | Economy | 08:15 | 09:25 | $134.00 | |
Flight | Regional Express | Economy | 08:35 | 09:45 | $158.37 | |
Flight | Regional Express | Economy | 11:40 | 12:50 | $134.00 | |
Flight | Regional Express | Economy | 12:05 | 13:15 | $171.71 | |
Flight | Qantas Airways | Economy | 15:00 | 16:10 | $404.91 | |
Flight | Qantas Airways | Economy | 15:20 | 16:25 | $179.83 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 18:25 | 15:50 | $583.00 | |
Flight | Qantas Airways | Economy | 18:45 | 19:50 | $167.65 | |
Flight | Qantas Airways | Economy | 19:05 | 20:10 | $174.61 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 20:00 | 15:50 | $624.77 | |
Flight | Jetstar Airways | Economy | 21:00 | 15:50 | $495.41 |
How to get from Sydney to Dubbo
Travelling between Sydney and Dubbo is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 294.28 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 37.44.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Dubbo?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 7 hours to travel between Sydney and Dubbo depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sydney and Dubbo. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 6h 26m to reach Dubbo.
How much does it cost to get from Sydney to Dubbo?
Travelling between Sydney and Dubbo can be as cheap as USD 37.44 if you opt for a NSW TrainLink train and as expensive as USD 294.28 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Sydney and Dubbo ?
- 4 from Sydney to Dubbo starting from 07:19 Sydney Central Station until 07:19 Sydney Central Station
- 3 from Sydney to Dubbo starting from 08:50 Sydney Airport Australia until 15:15 Sydney Airport Australia
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sydney to Dubbo.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sydney to Dubbo, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 209.56.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Sydney and Dubbo
Qantas Airways
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Sydney to Dubbo?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 94% took a train
- 6% decided to fly
Transportation from Sydney to Dubbo
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Trains$ 37.32
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Flights$ 209.56
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available