How to travel from Bright to Orange, Australia

The distance between Bright and Orange is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bright to Orange 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 St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Orange (OAG).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$665($445)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St, Albury, Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Orange Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$64($43)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Orange Station Coach Bay 1.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$71($48)
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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance542km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Orange

There are several options for getting from Bright to Orange by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$64 ($43) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$665 ($445).

The distance between Bright and Orange is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Bright and Orange by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Orange is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$665 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$64 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Orange. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Orange. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford St/Camp St, Albury, Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

V/Line, Public Transport Victoria, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Bright and Orange. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 55m 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 Orange. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Orange. The distance is around 542km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Orange is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around A$71 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Orange

Transport options from Bright to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$665($445)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 30m
A$505($340)
twice a week988km (614 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
A$64($43)
6 times a week587km (365 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 55m
A$71($48)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Bus to Wangaratta, train8h 10m
A$71($48)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
A$105($69)
on demand542km (337 miles)

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Airports near Orange

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

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange