How to travel from Bundaberg to Bright, Australia
The distance between Bundaberg and Bright is around 1,544km (959 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bundaberg 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.
👋 Also check out Bright → Bundaberg if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costA$495($330)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$325($215)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Strathfield Station then take the bus to Albury station then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$260($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bundaberg 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$260 ($175) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$495 ($330).
The distance between Bundaberg and Bright is around 1,544km (959 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,415km (879 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Bundaberg and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$495 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$260 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bundaberg and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundaberg and Bright. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundaberg to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Sydney, Albury and Ford St/Camp St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, PTV Regional Transit and V-Line run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundaberg to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 5h 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 Bundaberg and Bright. The distance is around 1,745km (1,084 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$495 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 45m | A$495($330) | twice daily | 1,544km (959 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 40m | A$610($410) | once daily | 1,608km (999 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8hrs | A$770($515) | twice daily | 1,995km (1,240 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 9h 10m | A$995($670) | twice daily | 1,589km (987 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | A$325($215) | once daily | 2,314km (1,438 miles) |
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | A$260($175) | 4 times a week | 1,973km (1,226 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 4h | A$265($180) | once daily | 2,128km (1,322 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 1 day 4h | A$265($180) | once daily | 2,128km (1,322 miles) |
Drive | 20h 15m | A$230($155) | on demand | 1,745km (1,084 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bundaberg and Bright
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
V-Line
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Train operators
XPT
Queensland Rail Travel
TRANSLink QLD
NSW TrainLink
Airlines
Qantas
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