How to travel from Swan Hill to Bright, Australia

The distance between Swan Hill and Bright is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Bright by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Wangaratta and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)
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V/Line

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Drive

Drive to Bright.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Bright

There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Bright by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$76 ($51).

The distance between Swan Hill and Bright is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Swan Hill and Bright by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Bright is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$76 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$52 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swan Hill and Bright. We recommend that you drive to Bright. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Bright. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wangaratta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Bright. We recommend that you take the bus to Wangaratta and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Swan Hill and Bright. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Bright is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$52 ($35).

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Transport options from Swan Hill to Bright
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 25m
A$52($35)
once daily425km (264 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
A$76($51)
on demand399km (248 miles)

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Airports near Bright

The following major airports near Bright offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Bright
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
215km (134 miles) from Bright
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Bright