How to travel from Whyalla to Bright, Australia

The distance between Whyalla and Bright is around 1,199km (745 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Whyalla to Bright by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$785($530)
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Bus

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

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Wangaratta then take the bus to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
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Drive

Drive to Bright.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,249km (776 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whyalla and Bright

There are several options for getting from Whyalla to Bright by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$785 ($530).

The distance between Whyalla and Bright is around 1,199km (745 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 948km (589 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Whyalla and Bright by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Whyalla to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$785 ($530).

The cheapest way to travel between Whyalla and Bright, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Whyalla and Bright. We recommend that you fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Whyalla and Bright. It typically takes around 20h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Whyalla to Bright. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Whyalla, Adelaide and Wangaratta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 15m.

Stateliner, V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Whyalla and Bright. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whyalla to Bright. We recommend that you fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Whyalla and Bright. The distance is around 1,249km (776 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whyalla to Bright is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$785 ($530).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Whyalla and Bright

Transport options from Whyalla to Bright
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
A$785($530)
twice daily1,972km (1,225 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 35m
A$715($480)
twice daily1,199km (745 miles)
Bus
20h 15m
A$195($130)
once daily1,357km (843 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
20h 45m
A$240($160)
twice a week1,550km (963 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Train19h 35m
A$435($295)
twice a week1,521km (945 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
A$235($160)
on demand1,249km (776 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