The distance between Port Fairy and Bright is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Port Fairy 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.
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Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel.
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Take the bus to Geelong Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Wangaratta Station and then to Alpine Hotel.
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Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Alpine Hotel.
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There are several options for getting from Port Fairy 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$95 ($63) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$290 ($195).
The distance between Port Fairy and Bright is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 455km (283 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Port Fairy and Bright by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Bright is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$290 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Bright. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Fairy and Bright. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Fairy to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Warrnambool Station, Geelong Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Wangaratta Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
V-Line and PTV Regional Transit run regular bus services between Port Fairy and Bright. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Bright. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel. instead which will take 6h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Fairy and Bright. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Bright is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around A$95 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 35m | A$290($195) | once daily | 938km (583 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 20m | A$300($205) | twice daily | 698km (434 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 55m | A$385($260) | once daily | 878km (546 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | A$95($63) | 5 times a week | 660km (410 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 60m | A$95($64) | once daily | 624km (387 miles) |
Train to Southern Cross, bus | 8h 15m | A$95($63) | twice daily | 624km (388 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | A$79($53) | on demand | 592km (368 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bright offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.