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.
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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Take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL).
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Take the bus to Wangaratta and then to Melbourne.
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Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Southern Cross.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 3h 25m | A$255($175) | once daily | 404km (251 miles) |
Bus via Wangaratta + 1 similar | 4h 30m | A$82($55) | twice a week | 337km (209 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | A$49($33) | 5 times a week | 349km (217 miles) |
Bus to Wangaratta, Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | A$51($34) | once daily | 329km (204 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 35m | A$49($33) | twice daily | 329km (204 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | A$43($29) | on demand | 317km (197 miles) |
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The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.