How to travel from Daylesford to Bright, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Bright is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daylesford to Bright by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl then Wangaratta and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$49($33)
Operated by

V/Line

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$59($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bright.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Bright

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Bright by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$49 ($33) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$65 ($44).

The distance between Daylesford and Bright is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Daylesford and Bright by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Bright is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$65 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$49 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Bright. We recommend that you drive to Bright. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Bright. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Wangaratta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Daylesford and Bright. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Bright. We recommend that you take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl then Wangaratta and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Daylesford and Bright. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Bright is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$49 ($33).

How do I get from Daylesford to Bright

Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Bright

Transport options from Daylesford to Bright
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6hrs
A$49($33)
3 times a week397km (247 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
A$59($40)
5 times a week441km (274 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus6hrs
A$58($39)
5 times a week441km (274 miles)
Drive
4hrs
A$65($44)
on demand344km (214 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