There are 7 ways to get from Colac to Dubbo by train, plane, 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.
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane MEL - DBO
5h 32m$461–919Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
15h 57m$62–119Train, bus
- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain 624 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
14h 16m$74–242Drive 951.3 km
- Drive from Colac to Dubbocar 951.3 km
10h 40m$170–246Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Colac Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane AVV - DBO
7h 17m$539–1,647Train, bus via Gundagai
- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus
- Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus 724
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
15h 58m$137–164Train
- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 624 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
21h 51m$109–452
Colac to Dubbo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Dubbo is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 15h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Dubbo is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $460 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Dubbo Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
The distance between Colac and Dubbo is 874 km. The road distance is 951.3 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Dubbo without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 16m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Colac to Dubbo, including transfers.
Colac to Dubbo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Dubbo train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Dubbo is to bus which takes 15h 57m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $460 and takes 21h 51m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 15h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colac Station to Dubbo Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 21h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–800
Flights from Avalon Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,000
Flights from Avalon Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Colac Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $170–190
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- 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 Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Dubbo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Colac to Dubbo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Dubbo is 951 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Colac to Dubbo.
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