How to travel from Darwin to Bright, Australia
The distance between Darwin and Bright is around 3,474km (2,158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Darwin 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 → Darwin if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration7h 60m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costA$855($575)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Alice Springs, Adelaide then Wangaratta and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration2 days 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$665($450)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Adelaide Parklands, bus
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration2 days 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,165($785)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darwin and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Darwin to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$505 ($340) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$855 ($575).
The distance between Darwin and Bright is around 3,474km (2,158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,142km (1,952 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Darwin and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx A$855 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$505 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Darwin and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 7h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Darwin and Bright. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Darwin to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alice Springs, Adelaide and Wangaratta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.
Greyhound Australia, V-Line and PTV Regional Transit run regular bus services between Darwin and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darwin to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 7h 60m.
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 Darwin and Bright. The distance is around 3,893km (2,419 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around A$855 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Darwin and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 7h 60m | A$855($575) | twice daily | 3,533km (2,196 miles) |
| Fly to Canberra (CBR), bus | 10h 55m | A$765($515) | once daily | 3,627km (2,254 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 9h 25m | A$505($340) | twice daily | 3,474km (2,158 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 12hrs | A$900($605) | twice daily | 4,312km (2,679 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 8h | A$665($450) | once daily | 3,997km (2,484 miles) |
Train to Adelaide Parklands, bus + 1 similar | 2 days 16h | A$1,165($785) | once a week | 4,131km (2,567 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 2 days 17h | A$1,170($785) | once a week | 3,944km (2,451 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 14h | A$515($345) | on demand | 3,893km (2,419 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Darwin and Bright
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Airnorth
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
V-Line
Skybus
Train operators
XPT
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
PTV Overland
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