How to travel from Apollo Bay to Bright, Australia

The distance between Apollo Bay and Bright is around 492km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Bright by 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 BrightApollo Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Glenrowan and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$85($57)
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Bus to Colac, train

Take the bus to Colac then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Wangaratta then take the bus to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$70($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bright.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance492km (306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apollo Bay and Bright

There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Bright by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$61 ($41) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$95 ($63).

The distance between Apollo Bay and Bright is around 492km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Apollo Bay and Bright by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Bright is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$95 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$61 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Bright. We recommend that you drive to Bright. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Bright. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Glenrowan and Ovens St/Rowan St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Bright. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Bright. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 8hrs.

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 Apollo Bay and Bright. The distance is around 492km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Bright is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$61 ($41).

How do I get from Apollo Bay to Bright

Compare travel optionsbetween Apollo Bay and Bright

Transport options from Apollo Bay to Bright
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9hrs
A$85($57)
twice a week530km (329 miles)
Bus to Colac, train + 2 similar
7h 50m
A$70($47)
once a week561km (349 miles)
Bus and Train8hrs
A$61($41)
once daily524km (326 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train8h 10m
A$61($41)
twice daily524km (326 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
A$95($63)
on demand492km (306 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