How to travel from Bright to Devonport, Australia
The distance between Bright and Devonport is around 745km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bright to Devonport by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Devonport → 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 Devonport (DPO).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costA$420($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wangaratta and then to Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$225($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Devonport
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bright to Devonport by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($280).
The distance between Bright and Devonport is around 745km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (309 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Bright and Devonport by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bright to Devonport is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$420 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Devonport is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bright and Devonport. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bright and Devonport. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Devonport. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Devonport is Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Devonport. Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bright to Devonport. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Devonport is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around A$180 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Devonport
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 25m | A$420($280) | once daily | 804km (499 miles) |
| Bus to Ford Street, plane | 5h 45m | A$205($140) | once daily | 975km (606 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 55m | A$335($225) | twice daily | 745km (463 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 14hrs | A$195($130) | once daily | 767km (477 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train and ferry | 14h 30m | A$190($130) | twice daily | 767km (477 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 30m | A$225($150) | twice a week | 775km (482 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, ferry | 15hrs | A$190($130) | 5 times a week | 796km (494 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 15m | A$180($120) | twice daily | 754km (469 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bright and Devonport
Bus companies
V-Line
PTV Regional Transit
Firefly Express
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
XPT
Airports near Devonport
The following major airports near Devonport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Devonport
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Devonport
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 207km (129 miles) from Devonport