How to travel from Mackay to Bright, Australia
The distance between Mackay and Bright is around 2,049km (1,273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Mackay 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 → Mackay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costA$610($410)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$420($280)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Strathfield Station then take the bus to Albury station then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$335($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mackay to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 8h 50m. 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$610 ($410).
The distance between Mackay and Bright is around 2,049km (1,273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,746km (1,085 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Mackay and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$610 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mackay and Bright. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Sydney, Albury and Ford St/Camp St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, PTV Regional Transit and V-Line run regular bus services between Mackay and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mackay to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. 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 Mackay and Bright. The distance is around 2,135km (1,326 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$610 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 50m | A$610($410) | twice daily | 2,049km (1,273 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 50m | A$240($160) | once daily | 2,291km (1,423 miles) |
| Fly to Wagga Wagga (WGA), train and bus | 7h 45m | A$500($340) | once daily | 2,120km (1,317 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 10m | A$500($335) | twice daily | 2,500km (1,554 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 19h | A$420($280) | once daily | 2,945km (1,830 miles) |
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus + 2 similar | 1 day 12h | A$335($225) | 4 times a week | 2,575km (1,600 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 13h | A$340($230) | 5 times a week | 2,729km (1,696 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 1 day 13h | A$340($230) | 5 times a week | 2,729km (1,696 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | A$285($190) | on demand | 2,135km (1,326 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mackay and Bright
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
V-Line
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
XPT
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
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