How to travel from Bright to Brisbane, Australia
The distance between Bright and Brisbane is around 1,262km (784 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bright to Brisbane 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 Brisbane → Bright if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Brisbane (BNE).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costA$465($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ford Street, Albury then Sydney and then to Brisbane.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$225($150)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Ford Street, train
Take the bus to Ford Street then Albury and then to Liverpool then take the train to Brisbane.
- Duration23h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$210($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Brisbane
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bright to Brisbane by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 23h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$465 ($315).
The distance between Bright and Brisbane is around 1,262km (784 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,177km (731 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Bright and Brisbane by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bright to Brisbane is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$465 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bright and Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford Street, Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
V-Line, PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Bright and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h 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 Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Brisbane. The distance is around 1,539km (956 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Brisbane is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$465 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Brisbane
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 30m | A$465($315) | once daily | 1,262km (784 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 15m | A$340($230) | once daily | 1,360km (845 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7hrs | A$215($145) | twice daily | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 3h | A$225($150) | once daily | 1,785km (1,109 miles) |
Bus to Ford Street, train + 2 similar | 23h 45m | A$210($140) | 4 times a week | 1,642km (1,020 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 24h 20m | A$215($145) | once daily | 1,787km (1,110 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 24h 25m | A$215($145) | once daily | 1,787km (1,110 miles) |
Drive | 16h 30m | A$205($140) | on demand | 1,539km (956 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bright and Brisbane
Bus companies
V-Line
PTV Regional Transit
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
XPT
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Brisbane
The following major airports near Brisbane offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Brisbane