There are 6 ways to get from Runaway Bay to Dubbo by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly from Gold Coast Airport
best- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane OOL - DBO
6h 17m$451–776Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
24h 28m$119–467Bus via Lightning Ridge
- Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus
- 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 / ...
20h 23m$199–281Drive 859.4 km
- Drive from Runaway Bay to Dubbocar 859.4 km
9h 57m$154–222Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane BNE - DBO
5h 17m$390–753Bus
- Take the bus from Southport to Urungabus
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
20h 35m$193–276
Runaway Bay to Dubbo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runaway Bay to Dubbo is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Runaway Bay to Dubbo is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $390 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Runaway Bay to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Runaway Bay Centre and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 via Southport, Brisbane City and Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.
The distance between Runaway Bay and Dubbo is 700 km. The road distance is 859.4 km.
The best way to get from Runaway Bay to Dubbo without a car is to bus via Lightning Ridge which takes 20h 23m and costs $190 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Runaway Bay to Dubbo, including transfers.
Runaway Bay to Dubbo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.
The best way to get from Runaway Bay to Dubbo is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $450 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Lightning Ridge, which costs $190 - $290 and takes 20h 23m.
Runaway Bay to Dubbo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Dubbo is 1h ahead of Runaway Bay. It is currently 5:35 AM in Runaway Bay and 6:35 AM in Dubbo.
What companies run services between Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre, Southport, Brisbane City, and Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office in around 20h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
- 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
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Southport to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Southport to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- 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
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southport to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $23–35
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $17–27
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Runaway Bay to Dubbo is 859 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Runaway Bay to Dubbo.
There are 117+ hotels available in Dubbo.



















