How to travel from Bright to Margaret River, Australia
The distance between Bright and Margaret River is around 3,062km (1,902 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bright to Margaret River 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 Margaret River → 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 Busselton (BQB).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costA$390($260)
Multiple operators
4 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 Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$800($540)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Margaret River.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Distance3,784km (2,351 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Margaret River
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bright to Margaret River by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$390 ($260) and will take around 7h 35m.
The distance between Bright and Margaret River is around 3,062km (1,902 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,895km (1,799 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Bright and Margaret River by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 15h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bright to Margaret River is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$390 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Margaret River, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$390 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bright and Margaret River. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bright and Margaret River. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Margaret River. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 7h 35m.
The closest major airport to Margaret River is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River. Perth Airport (PER) (PER) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Margaret River. The distance is around 3,784km (2,351 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 15h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Margaret River is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$390 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Margaret River
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 7h 35m | A$390($260) | once daily | 3,121km (1,939 miles) |
| Bus to Ford Street, plane | 11h 50m | A$845($565) | once daily | 4,131km (2,567 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 10m | A$470($315) | twice daily | 3,062km (1,902 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train and plane | 10h 15m | A$460($310) | once daily | 3,409km (2,118 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train and plane | 12h 25m | A$435($290) | twice daily | 3,305km (2,053 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 14h | A$800($540) | once a week | 3,914km (2,432 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 15h | A$500($340) | on demand | 3,784km (2,351 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bright and Margaret River
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
V-Line
PTV Regional Transit
TransWA
Train operators
XPT
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Margaret River
The following major airports near Margaret River offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 239km (149 miles) from Margaret River
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 273km (170 miles) from Margaret River