How to travel from Parkes to Bright, Australia
The distance between Parkes and Bright is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Parkes to Bright by bus, train, 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 → Parkes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costA$270($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St, Albury then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$67($45)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then take the train to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$77($52)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Parkes to Bright by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$270 ($180).
The distance between Parkes and Bright is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (258 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Parkes and Bright by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$270 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Bright. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St, Albury and Ford St/Camp St. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
NSW TrainLink, V-Line, Firefly Express and PTV Regional Transit run regular bus services between Parkes and Bright. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parkes to Bright. We recommend that you take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 6h 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 Parkes and Bright. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Bright is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around A$77 ($52).
Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 50m | A$270($180) | once daily | 868km (539 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 10m | A$620($420) | 6 times a week | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | A$370($250) | twice a week | 907km (564 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, plane and bus | 10h 30m | A$250($170) | twice a week | 1,026km (638 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | A$67($45) | 6 times a week | 555km (345 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 20m | A$77($52) | 6 times a week | 578km (359 miles) |
| Bus to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, train | 7h 25m | A$77($52) | 6 times a week | 578km (359 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | A$73($49) | on demand | 550km (342 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Parkes and Bright
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
V-Line
PTV Regional Transit
Firefly Express
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
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