How to travel from Newcastle to Bright, Australia
The distance between Newcastle and Bright is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Newcastle to Bright by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bright → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costA$465($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Albury then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$160($105)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Central Station, bus
Take the train to Central Station and then to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$100($67)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Bright by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$100 ($67) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$465 ($315).
The distance between Newcastle and Bright is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 610km (379 miles)
It takes around 12h 20m to get from Newcastle and Bright by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$465 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Bright. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle 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 12h 25m.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, PTV Regional Transit and V-Line run regular bus services between Newcastle and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Newcastle and Bright. The distance is around 789km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Bright is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around A$100 ($67).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5hrs | A$465($315) | twice daily | 1,233km (766 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 746km (464 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 25m | A$190($130) | twice daily | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 25m | A$160($105) | once daily | 901km (560 miles) |
| Bus via Sydney | 13h 50m | A$120($80) | twice a week | 924km (574 miles) |
Train to Central Station, bus + 1 similar | 12h 15m | A$100($67) | once daily | 963km (598 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 12h 20m | A$100($67) | once daily | 963km (598 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | A$105($71) | on demand | 789km (490 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle and Bright
Bus companies
V-Line
PTV Regional Transit
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Train operators
Transport NSW
XPT
Airlines
Qantas
FlyPelican
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
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