How to travel from Bright to Broome, Australia
The distance between Bright and Broome is around 3,430km (2,132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bright to Broome 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 Broome → 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 Broome (BME).
- Duration8h 30m
- Flight time6h 20m
- Typical costA$775($520)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Wangaratta and then to Franklin Street then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Broome Visitor Centre.
- Duration3 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,160($780)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Broome
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bright to Broome by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$775 ($520) and will take around 8h 30m.
The distance between Bright and Broome is around 3,430km (2,132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,195km (1,985 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Bright and Broome by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bright to Broome is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).
The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$775 ($520) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bright and Broome. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 8h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bright and Broome. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 8h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Broome. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 8h 30m.
The closest major airport to Broome is Broome International Airport (BME) (BME) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Broome. Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) 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 Broome. The distance is around 5,131km (3,189 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Broome is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$775 ($520).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Broome
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 8h 30m | A$775($520) | once daily | 3,952km (2,456 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 15m | A$945($635) | twice daily | 3,430km (2,132 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train and plane | 10h 50m | A$870($585) | once daily | 4,049km (2,516 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 21h | A$1,160($780) | once a week | 6,319km (3,927 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 3 days 23h | A$1,480($995) | twice a week | 6,066km (3,769 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 3h | A$680($460) | on demand | 5,131km (3,189 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bright and Broome
Bus companies
V-Line
PTV Regional Transit
Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
XPT
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
PTV Overland
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Airports near Broome
The following major airports near Broome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Broome International Airport (BME)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Broome
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
- Distance
- 463km (288 miles) from Broome
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
- Distance
- 614km (381 miles) from Broome