How to travel from Esperance to Bright, Australia
The distance between Esperance and Bright is around 3,042km (1,890 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Esperance 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 → Esperance if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Esperance (EPR) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time6h 10m
- Typical costA$535($360)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Wangaratta and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration2 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$825($555)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esperance and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Esperance to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$535 ($360) and will take around 8h 25m.
The distance between Esperance and Bright is around 3,042km (1,890 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,291km (1,423 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Esperance and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Esperance to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$535 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Esperance and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$535 ($360) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Esperance and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Esperance and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esperance to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 8h 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Esperance and Bright. The distance is around 3,042km (1,890 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esperance to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$535 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Esperance and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 8h 25m | A$535($360) | twice daily | 3,682km (2,288 miles) |
| Fly to Canberra (CBR), bus | 11h 40m | A$680($460) | once daily | 4,150km (2,579 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 9h 45m | A$585($395) | twice daily | 3,623km (2,251 miles) |
| Fly to Wagga Wagga (WGA), train and bus | 11h 25m | A$650($440) | once daily | 4,545km (2,824 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 13h 10m | A$565($380) | twice daily | 5,016km (3,117 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 21h | A$825($555) | once a week | 4,345km (2,700 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$405($270) | on demand | 3,042km (1,890 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Esperance and Bright
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
V-Line
Skybus
TransWA
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
XPT
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
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