There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Dubbo by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)SYD - DBO
2h 40m$213–415Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 12701
8h 50m$33–49Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Station427
7h 40m$35–190Drive 388 km
- Drive from Balmain to Dubbo388 km
5h 6m$74–107
Balmain to Dubbo by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Dubbo is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Dubbo is to ferry and fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $210 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from John Street Square station and arriving at Dubbo Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Balmain and Dubbo is 329 km. The road distance is 388 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Dubbo without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Balmain to Dubbo, including transfers.
Balmain to Dubbo bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Balmain to Dubbo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Balmain to Dubbo is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Dubbo Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 26m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
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More Questions & Answers
Balmain to Dubbo bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Balmain to Dubbo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Dubbo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Dubbo is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Balmain to Dubbo.
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