How to travel from Tamworth to Bright, Australia
The distance between Tamworth and Bright is around 901km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tamworth 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 → Tamworth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costA$565($380)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1, Albury then Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$150($100)
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/Anderson St.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$140($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Bright
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tamworth to Bright by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$115 ($76) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$565 ($380).
The distance between Tamworth and Bright is around 901km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Tamworth and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$565 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$115 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tamworth and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tamworth and Bright. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamworth to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1, Albury and Ford St/Camp St. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Public Transport Victoria and V/Line run regular bus services between Tamworth and Bright. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamworth to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 4h 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 Tamworth and Bright. The distance is around 937km (582 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$565 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Bright
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | A$565($380) | twice daily | 901km (560 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7hrs | A$700($470) | twice daily | 1,353km (841 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 20m | A$150($100) | 6 times a week | 1,160km (721 miles) |
| Bus via Hornsby Station, Stand A | 16h 30m | A$115($76) | 4 times a week | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Train to Central Station, bus + 1 similar | 15h 55m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,253km (778 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 16hrs | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,253km (778 miles) |
Drive | 10h 50m | A$175($120) | on demand | 937km (582 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tamworth and Bright
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Link Airways
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