How to travel from Hamilton Island to Bright, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Bright is around 2,287km (1,421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Bright by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bright → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costA$680($460)
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1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Port of Airlie then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$420($280)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Bright by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$420 ($280) and will take around 1 day 23h. 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$680 ($460).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Bright is around 2,287km (1,421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,831km (1,138 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Hamilton Island and Bright by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$680 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Bright is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$420 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) 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.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamilton Island to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hamilton Island to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) 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.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$680 ($460).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 50m | A$680($460) | twice daily | 2,346km (1,458 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 15m | A$505($340) | twice daily | 2,287km (1,421 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 23h | A$420($280) | once daily | 3,193km (1,984 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Bright
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
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