How to travel from Albany to Bright, Australia
The distance between Albany and Bright is around 3,408km (2,118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany 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.
👋 Also check out Bright → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costA$480($320)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Wangaratta and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration2 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$805($540)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$390 ($265) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$480 ($320).
The distance between Albany and Bright is around 3,408km (2,118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,617km (1,626 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Albany and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx A$480 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$390 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 7h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 7h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albany to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 7h 55m.
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 Albany and Bright. The distance is around 3,501km (2,176 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around A$480 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 7h 55m | A$480($320) | twice daily | 3,468km (2,155 miles) |
| Fly to Canberra (CBR), bus | 11hrs | A$640($430) | once daily | 3,935km (2,445 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 13h 30m | A$390($265) | once daily | 3,556km (2,209 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 9h 15m | A$530($355) | twice daily | 3,408km (2,118 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 14hrs | A$415($280) | once daily | 3,442km (2,139 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 17h | A$805($540) | once a week | 4,023km (2,500 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | A$465($310) | on demand | 3,501km (2,176 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Bright
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
XPT
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
V-Line
TransWA
Airports near Bright
The following major airports near Bright offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Bright
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 215km (134 miles) from Bright
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 255km (159 miles) from Bright