How to travel from Adelaide to Bright, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Bright is around 911km (566 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$525($355)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Wangaratta and then to Alpine Hotel.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$130($89)
Operated by

V-Line

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Wangaratta Station then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
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Drive

Drive to Bright.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance911km (566 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Bright

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$115 ($78) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($355).

The distance between Adelaide and Bright is around 911km (566 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 780km (484 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Adelaide and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$525 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$115 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Bright. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wangaratta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

V-Line and PTV Regional Transit run regular bus services between Adelaide and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bright is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Bright. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Bright. The distance is around 911km (566 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$525 ($355).

How do I get from Adelaide to Bright

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Bright

Transport options from Adelaide to Bright
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$525($355)
twice daily1,029km (640 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 60m
A$115($78)
twice daily970km (603 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
A$130($89)
once daily946km (588 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 55m
A$135($90)
twice a week1,136km (706 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
A$120($82)
on demand911km (566 miles)

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Airports near Bright

The following major airports near Bright offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Bright
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
215km (134 miles) from Bright
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Bright