How to travel from Hervey Bay to Bright, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Bright is around 1,504km (935 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hervey Bay 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 BrightHervey Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$765($515)
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1 similiar route

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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 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$265($180)
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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 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bright.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Distance1,690km (1,050 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Bright

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$255 ($170) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$765 ($515).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Bright is around 1,504km (935 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,389km (863 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Hervey Bay and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$765 ($515).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$255 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hervey Bay and Bright. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury and Ford St/Camp St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, Public Transport Victoria and V/Line run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hervey Bay to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Hervey Bay and Bright. The distance is around 1,690km (1,050 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$765 ($515).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Bright

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Bright
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
A$765($515)
twice daily1,504km (935 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 50m
A$930($625)
twice daily1,956km (1,215 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
A$265($180)
once daily2,202km (1,369 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
A$305($205)
once daily2,097km (1,303 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 7h
A$255($170)
once daily2,220km (1,379 miles)
Drive
19h 40m
A$320($215)
on demand1,690km (1,050 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