How to travel from Bright to Townsville, Australia
The distance between Bright and Townsville is around 2,268km (1,409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bright to Townsville 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 Townsville → 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 Townsville (TSV).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$510($345)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Ford Street, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Townsville.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$510($340)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Ford Street, train
Take the bus to Ford Street then Albury and then to Liverpool then take the train to Brisbane and then to Townsville.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Townsville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bright to Townsville by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$385 ($260) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$510 ($345).
The distance between Bright and Townsville is around 2,268km (1,409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,943km (1,207 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Bright and Townsville by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bright to Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$510 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$385 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bright and Townsville. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Townsville. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Townsville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford Street, Albury, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.
V-Line, PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Bright and Townsville. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 2h 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 Townsville. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Townsville is Townsville Airport (TSV) (TSV) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Townsville. Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Townsville. The distance is around 2,436km (1,514 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$510 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Townsville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 10m | A$510($345) | once daily | 2,268km (1,409 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 30m | A$625($420) | twice daily | 2,383km (1,481 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 2h | A$510($340) | once daily | 3,394km (2,109 miles) |
Bus to Ford Street, train + 2 similar | 1 day 17h | A$385($260) | 4 times a week | 2,956km (1,837 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 18h | A$390($265) | 5 times a week | 3,101km (1,927 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 1 day 18h | A$390($265) | 5 times a week | 3,101km (1,927 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$325($220) | on demand | 2,436km (1,514 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bright and Townsville
Bus companies
V-Line
PTV Regional Transit
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Townsville
The following major airports near Townsville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Townsville Airport (TSV)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Townsville
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Townsville
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 288km (179 miles) from Townsville