How to travel from Bright to Canberra, Australia

The distance between Bright and Canberra is around 443km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bright to Canberra by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Canberra (CBR).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$360($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ford Street then Albury and then to Canberra.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$70($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Wodonga Station then take the bus to Jolimont Centre.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

V-Line

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Drive

Drive to Canberra.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance443km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Canberra

There are several options for getting from Bright to Canberra by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$70 ($47) and will take around 5h 30m. 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$360 ($240).

The distance between Bright and Canberra is around 443km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bright and Canberra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$360 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$70 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Canberra. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford Street and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

V-Line, PTV Regional Transit and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Bright and Canberra. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m 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 Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Canberra is Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Canberra. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) (WGA) 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 Canberra. The distance is around 443km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Canberra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$70 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Canberra

Transport options from Bright to Canberra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$360($240)
once daily820km (510 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 55m
A$160($105)
twice daily801km (498 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
A$70($47)
once daily455km (283 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 45m
A$79($53)
once daily508km (316 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
A$59($40)
on demand443km (276 miles)

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Airports near Canberra

The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Canberra
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Canberra
WGA
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Canberra