How to travel from Broome to Bright, Australia
The distance between Broome and Bright is around 3,429km (2,131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Broome to Bright by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bright → Broome if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Broome (BME) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration7h 5m
- Flight time4h 50m
- Typical costA$625($420)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Palmerston then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Wangaratta Station then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration3 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,480($995)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broome and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broome to Bright by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$600 ($405) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$625 ($420).
The distance between Broome and Bright is around 3,429km (2,131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,195km (1,985 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Broome and Bright by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broome to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx A$625 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Broome and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$600 ($405) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broome and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 7h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Broome and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 7h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Broome to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Wangaratta Station then take the bus to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 8h 30m.
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 Broome and Bright. The distance is around 5,132km (3,189 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broome to Bright is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$690 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broome and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 7h 5m | A$625($420) | twice daily | 3,489km (2,168 miles) |
| Fly to Canberra (CBR), bus | 11h 45m | A$680($460) | once daily | 4,748km (2,950 miles) |
| Fly to Merimbula (MIM), bus | 15h 25m | A$600($405) | 3 times a week | 4,269km (2,653 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 30m | A$690($465) | twice daily | 3,429km (2,131 miles) |
| Fly to Narrandera (NRA), train and bus | 11h 10m | A$715($480) | 4 times a week | 4,246km (2,638 miles) |
| Fly to Sydney (SYD), train and bus | 14h 15m | A$690($465) | once daily | 4,185km (2,600 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 18h | A$1,480($995) | once a week | 6,065km (3,769 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 3 days 21h | A$1,155($775) | once a week | 6,384km (3,967 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 3h | A$680($460) | on demand | 5,132km (3,189 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broome and Bright
Train operators
V-Line
XPT
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
PTV Overland
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd
Airports near Bright
The following major airports near Bright offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Bright
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 215km (134 miles) from Bright
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 255km (159 miles) from Bright