How to travel from Launceston to Bright, Australia
The distance between Launceston and Bright is around 855km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Launceston to Bright by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bright → Launceston if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Launceston (LST) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$515($350)
Multiple operators
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$220($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the bus to Wangaratta Station and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$220($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Bright.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Launceston and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Launceston to Bright by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($350).
The distance between Launceston and Bright is around 855km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 523km (325 miles)
It takes around 14h 20m to get from Launceston and Bright by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Launceston to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$515 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Bright is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Launceston and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Launceston to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Launceston to Bright. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Bright. instead which will take 14h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Bright is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 20m and will usually cost around A$195 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Launceston and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | A$515($350) | twice daily | 870km (541 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 60m | A$415($280) | twice daily | 905km (562 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 15h 40m | A$220($150) | once daily | 870km (540 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 15h 50m | A$220($145) | twice daily | 868km (539 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 15m | A$220($145) | 5 times a week | 889km (552 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 20m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 855km (531 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Launceston and Bright
Bus companies
Redline
V-Line
PTV Regional Transit
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
XPT
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