How to travel from Bright to Melbourne, Australia

The distance between Bright and Melbourne is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bright to Melbourne 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 Melbourne (MEL).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$255($175)
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Bus via Wangaratta

Take the bus to Wangaratta and then to Melbourne.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$82($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus to Wangaratta, Train

Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Southern Cross.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$51($34)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Melbourne.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Melbourne

There are several options for getting from Bright to Melbourne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$49 ($33) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$255 ($175).

The distance between Bright and Melbourne is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Bright and Melbourne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Melbourne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$255 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$49 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Melbourne. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wangaratta. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

V-Line, PTV Regional Transit and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Bright and Melbourne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 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 Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Melbourne. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Melbourne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$49 ($33).

How do I get from Bright to Melbourne

Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Melbourne

Transport options from Bright to Melbourne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 25m
A$255($175)
once daily404km (251 miles)
Bus via Wangaratta + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$82($55)
twice a week337km (209 miles)
Bus4h 30m
A$49($33)
5 times a week349km (217 miles)
Bus to Wangaratta, Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$51($34)
once daily329km (204 miles)
Bus and Train4h 35m
A$49($33)
twice daily329km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
A$43($29)
on demand317km (197 miles)

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Airports near Melbourne

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Melbourne
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Melbourne
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Melbourne