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 Bferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
3h 49m$243–410Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 2701
8h 50m$33–49Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
7h 42m$49–195Drive 389.8 km
- Drive from Balmain to Dubbocar 389.8 km
5h 17m$71–102
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 3h 49m and costs $240 - $410.
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 Bank Street station and arriving at Dubbo Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Balmain and Dubbo is 329 km. The road distance is 389.8 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Dubbo without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 42m and costs $45 - $200. 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 $45–190 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
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–380
- 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
- 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
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
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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 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Balmain to Dubbo.
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