There are 4 ways to get from Wollongong 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.
Recommended option
Train, fly
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Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
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Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Dubbo (DBO)
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
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Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Wollongong to Sydney
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Take the bus from Sydney to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
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Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
Drive
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Drive from Wollongong to Dubbo
Wollongong to Dubbo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Dubbo is to train which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Dubbo is to train and fly. Taking this option will cost $220 - $350 and takes 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 via Sydney and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Dubbo Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Wollongong and Dubbo is 323 km. The road distance is 454.8 km.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Dubbo without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Wollongong to Dubbo, including transfers.
Wollongong to Dubbo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.
Wollongong to Dubbo train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Dubbo is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 10h 17m.
- Distance: 322.5 km
- Duration: 3h 27m
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Wollongong to Dubbo via Central Station in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Dubbo via Sydney and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Dubbo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $450
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Dubbo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $500
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Opal card
- $6 - $8
- Opal single trip ticket
- $7 - $10
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Opal card
- $6 - $9
- Opal single trip ticket
- $7 - $11
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50 - $75
- First Class
- $70 - $110
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Wollongong to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $59
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $30
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Dubbo Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Wollongong to Dubbo bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Wollongong to Dubbo train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Dubbo is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Wollongong to Dubbo.
Qantas and Regional Express offer flights from Sydney Airport to Dubbo Airport.
There are 34+ hotels available in Dubbo. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.