How to travel from Gladstone to Bright, Australia
The distance between Gladstone and Bright is around 1,693km (1,052 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Gladstone 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 → Gladstone if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$850($575)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$255($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gladstone and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gladstone 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$240 ($165) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$850 ($575).
The distance between Gladstone and Bright is around 1,693km (1,052 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,490km (926 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Gladstone and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$850 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$240 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gladstone and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gladstone and Bright. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gladstone to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney, Albury and Ford St/Camp St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Public Transport Victoria and V/Line run regular bus services between Gladstone and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gladstone to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Gladstone and Bright. The distance is around 1,819km (1,130 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$850 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gladstone and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 50m | A$850($575) | twice daily | 1,693km (1,052 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 30m | A$700($470) | once daily | 1,969km (1,224 miles) |
| Fly to Canberra (CBR), bus | 9h 15m | A$965($650) | once daily | 1,865km (1,159 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 25m | A$880($590) | twice daily | 1,718km (1,068 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8hrs | A$870($585) | twice daily | 2,145km (1,333 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 12h | A$385($260) | once daily | 2,469km (1,534 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | A$255($175) | once daily | 2,302km (1,430 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 1 day 6h | A$255($175) | once daily | 2,302km (1,430 miles) |
| Train to Miriam Vale, bus | 1 day 15h | A$240($165) | twice a week | 2,525km (1,569 miles) |
Drive | 21h 15m | A$345($230) | on demand | 1,819km (1,130 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gladstone and Bright
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
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