How to travel from Devonport to Bright, Australia
The distance between Devonport and Bright is around 743km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Devonport to Bright by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bright → Devonport if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Devonport (DPO) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costA$390($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Port Melbourne, bus
Take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the bus to Glenrowan and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$225($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Bright.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Devonport and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Devonport to Bright by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$390 ($260).
The distance between Devonport and Bright is around 743km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (309 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Devonport and Bright by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Devonport to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$390 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Devonport and Bright is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Devonport and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Devonport and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Devonport to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Devonport to Bright. We recommend that you take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Bright. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Devonport to Bright is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around A$180 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Devonport and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 25m | A$390($260) | twice daily | 803km (499 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | A$545($365) | twice daily | 973km (604 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 50m | A$335($225) | twice daily | 743km (462 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 13h 60m | A$195($130) | once daily | 767km (476 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Melbourne, train and bus | 14h 10m | A$190($130) | twice daily | 767km (476 miles) |
Ferry to Port Melbourne, bus + 1 similar | 14h 30m | A$225($150) | twice a week | 773km (481 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 14h 30m | A$190($130) | 5 times a week | 786km (488 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 15m | A$180($120) | twice daily | 755km (469 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Devonport and Bright
Bus companies
V-Line
PTV Regional Transit
Firefly Express
Redline
Train operators
XPT
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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