There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Dubbo by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane EMD - DBO
6h 6m$736–1,444Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
38h 14m$200–3,765Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus
- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 582 / ...
34h 35m$331–486Drive 1,146.8 km
- Drive from Emerald to Dubbocar 1,146.8 km
12h 39m$207–299Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbourbus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
37h 19m$326–3,691
Emerald to Dubbo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Dubbo is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Dubbo is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $700 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane City and Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Dubbo Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 14m.
The distance between Emerald and Dubbo is 974 km. The road distance is 1146.8 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Dubbo without a car is to bus which takes 34h 35m and costs $330 - $490.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Emerald to Dubbo, including transfers.
Emerald to Dubbo bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Dubbo train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Dubbo is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $700 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $490 and takes 34h 35m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $3,800 and takes 38h 14m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and Qantas fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane City, and Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office in around 34h 35m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,400
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–150
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Dubbo bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Dubbo is 1h ahead of Emerald. It is currently 12:09 AM in Emerald and 1:09 AM in Dubbo.
Emerald to Dubbo train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Dubbo is 1147 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Emerald to Dubbo.
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