How to travel from Alice Springs to Bright, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Bright is around 2,196km (1,365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs (ASP) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$555($370)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide then Wangaratta and then to Alpine Hotel.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$400($270)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$650($440)
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Drive

Drive to Bright.

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Distance2,397km (1,490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Bright

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$400 ($270) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$555 ($370).

The distance between Alice Springs and Bright is around 2,196km (1,365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,914km (1,189 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Alice Springs and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$555 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$400 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Bright. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide and Wangaratta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Greyhound Australia, V-Line and PTV Regional Transit run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Alice Springs and Bright. The distance is around 2,397km (1,490 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$555 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Bright

Transport options from Alice Springs to Bright
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
A$555($370)
twice daily2,256km (1,402 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 10m
A$605($405)
twice daily2,196km (1,365 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
A$400($270)
once daily2,482km (1,542 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 13h
A$650($440)
once a week2,692km (1,673 miles)
Drive
24h 55m
A$320($215)
on demand2,397km (1,490 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