How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Bright, Australia
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Bright is around 1,018km (633 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads 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 → Nambucca Heads if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$665($450)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Albury then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration17hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$190($125)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Central Station and then to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$160($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$130 ($86) and will take around 19h 10m. 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$665 ($450).
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Bright is around 1,018km (633 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 877km (545 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Nambucca Heads and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$665 ($450).
The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$130 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) 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 Nambucca Heads and Bright. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Albury and Ford St/Camp St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, Public Transport Victoria and V/Line run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nambucca Heads to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) 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 Nambucca Heads and Bright. The distance is around 1,113km (692 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$665 ($450).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nambucca Heads and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 30m | A$665($450) | 4 times a week | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 15m | A$585($395) | once daily | 1,018km (633 miles) |
| Bus to Armidale Airport, plane | 8h 15m | A$500($335) | twice a week | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 15m | A$580($390) | 4 times a week | 1,490km (926 miles) |
| Fly to Wagga Wagga (WGA), train and bus | 7h 30m | A$690($465) | 4 times a week | 1,163km (722 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17hrs | A$190($125) | once daily | 1,258km (782 miles) |
| Bus via Sydney | 19h 10m | A$130($86) | twice a week | 1,288km (800 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 25m | A$160($105) | once daily | 1,366km (849 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, bus | 19h 25m | A$145($100) | once daily | 1,410km (876 miles) |
Drive | 11h 50m | A$210($140) | on demand | 1,113km (692 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nambucca Heads and Bright
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
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