How to travel from Brisbane to Bright, Australia

The distance between Brisbane and Bright is around 1,262km (784 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brisbane to Bright by plane, bus, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$940($635)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Albury then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
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Drive

Drive to Bright.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Distance1,536km (954 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brisbane and Bright

There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$205 ($140) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$940 ($635).

The distance between Brisbane and Bright is around 1,262km (784 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,177km (731 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Brisbane and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$940 ($635).

The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$205 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Bright. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Albury and Ford St/Camp St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, PTV Regional Transit and V-Line run regular bus services between Brisbane and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brisbane to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bright is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Bright. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Brisbane and Bright. The distance is around 1,536km (954 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$940 ($635).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brisbane and Bright

Transport options from Brisbane to Bright
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
A$940($635)
twice daily1,262km (784 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 10m
A$215($145)
twice daily1,714km (1,065 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$225($150)
once daily1,788km (1,111 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
24hrs
A$215($145)
once daily1,786km (1,110 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus24hrs
A$215($145)
once daily1,786km (1,110 miles)
Train to Strathfield Station, bus24hrs
A$205($140)
4 times a week1,639km (1,019 miles)
Drive
16h 25m
A$205($135)
on demand1,536km (954 miles)

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Airports near Bright

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Bright
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
215km (134 miles) from Bright
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Bright