How to travel from Bright to Sydney, Australia

The distance between Bright and Sydney is around 582km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bright to Sydney by bus, plane, train and car. 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 Sydney (SYD).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
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Bus via Ford Street

Take the bus to Ford Street then Albury and then to Liverpool.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$82($55)
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1 similiar route

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Bus to Wangaratta, Train

Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$88($59)
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Drive

Drive to Sydney.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance652km (405 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Sydney

There are several options for getting from Bright to Sydney by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$82 ($55) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$185 ($125).

The distance between Bright and Sydney is around 582km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bright and Sydney by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Sydney is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$185 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Sydney. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Sydney. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford Street and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

V-Line, PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Bright and Sydney. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 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 Sydney. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Sydney. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) 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 Sydney. The distance is around 652km (405 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Sydney is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around A$185 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Sydney

Transport options from Bright to Sydney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
A$185($125)
once daily582km (361 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 5m
A$155($105)
twice daily1,035km (643 miles)
Bus via Ford Street + 1 similar
9h 15m
A$82($55)
4 times a week668km (415 miles)
Bus9h 30m
A$120($82)
once daily737km (458 miles)
Bus to Wangaratta, Train + 1 similar
10h 5m
A$88($59)
once daily799km (496 miles)
Bus and Train10h 10m
A$88($59)
once daily799km (496 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
A$88($59)
on demand652km (405 miles)

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Airports near Sydney

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

SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Sydney
NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Sydney
OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Sydney