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31 h 59 min
2669 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Bright

Composite routes from Cairns to Bright

Cheapest
31 h 59 min
Car
2669 km.
from $146
Other
11 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
2205 km.
from $317.07
11 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
2205 km.
from $205.43
2 d 4 h 18 min
2204 km.
from $326.17
2 d 8 h 9 min
Bus, Train
2204 km.
from $5.43
13 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
2205 km.
from $329.38
15 h 52 min
Bus, Train
2204 km.
from $324.72
2 d 11 h 44 min
2204 km.
from $410.39
3 d 6 h 42 min
Train, Bus
2204 km.
from $5622.61

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 6
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Dysons Wangaratta
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
6h 35m
Once daily
$36.96–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h 35m
Once daily
$34.78–$70.65
1300 473946
1300 473946
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V-Line Buses
Website
1h 35m
Twice daily
$0.82–$9.24
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Dysons Wangaratta
Website
1h 10m
Twice a week
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h 27m
Every day
$92.39–$315.22
Qantas
Website
5h 10m
Every day
$173.91–$815.22
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 25m
Every day
$108.70–$369.57
Train operators
Found: 4
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
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Queensland Rail Travel
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
42 min
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$8.15–$86.96
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
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51 min
3 times a day
$4.46–$5.98
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Queensland Rail Travel
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25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
46h 30m
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$2,183.60–$2,831.51
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Bright?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Bright is to fly and train and bus which costs $92.39 - $369.57 and takes 11h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Bright?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Bright is to fly and train and bus which takes 11h 22m and costs $92.39 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Bright?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Bright. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Alpine Hotel/Anderson St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Wangaratta Station/Norton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Cairns to Bright?

The distance between Cairns and Bright is 2316 km. The road distance is 2782 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Bright without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Bright without a car is to train and bus via Sydney which takes 2 days 4h and costs $92.39 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Bright?

It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Cairns to Bright, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Bright bus from?

Cairns to Bright bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Cairns to Bright bus arrive?

Cairns to Bright bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Bright?

Bright is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:45 in Cairns and 04:45 in Bright.

Can I drive from Cairns to Bright?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Bright is 2782 km. It takes approximately 31h 56m to drive from Cairns to Bright.

Where can I stay near Bright?

There are 300+ hotels available in Bright. Prices start at $71.64 per night.
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