How to travel from Bright to Airlie Beach, Australia
The distance between Bright and Airlie Beach is around 2,131km (1,324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Bright to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Airlie Beach → Bright if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$595($400)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$405($270)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$320($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Airlie Beach.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Distance2,333km (1,450 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Airlie Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bright to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$320 ($215) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$595 ($400).
The distance between Bright and Airlie Beach is around 2,131km (1,324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,838km (1,142 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Bright and Airlie Beach by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bright to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$595 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$320 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bright and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford St/Camp St, Albury, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.
V/Line, Public Transport Victoria, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Bright and Airlie Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Bright and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 2,333km (1,450 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$595 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Airlie Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 30m | A$595($400) | once daily | 2,131km (1,324 miles) |
| Bus to Ford St/Camp St, plane | 6h 55m | A$900($605) | once daily | 2,134km (1,326 miles) |
| Bus to Ford St/Camp St, plane | 8h 30m | A$695($470) | once daily | 2,218km (1,378 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 8h 10m | A$580($390) | twice daily | 2,306km (1,433 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train and plane | 8h 30m | A$550($370) | twice daily | 2,322km (1,443 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train and plane | 8h 55m | A$550($370) | once daily | 2,228km (1,384 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 23h | A$405($270) | once daily | 3,107km (1,931 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 15h | A$320($215) | 5 times a week | 2,878km (1,788 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 1 day 15h | A$320($215) | 5 times a week | 2,878km (1,788 miles) |
| Bus to Ford St/Camp St, train | 1 day 19h | A$390($265) | 4 times a week | 2,964km (1,842 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$440($295) | on demand | 2,333km (1,450 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bright and Airlie Beach
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
FlexFlight ApS
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
V/Line
Public Transport Victoria
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Airlie Beach
The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
- Distance
- 30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach