How to Travel from
Cairns to Bright
by Route or Car
Nine ways to Travel from Cairns to Bright
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Cheapest
By car (2 826 km)
32 h 26 min
2826 km.
from $155
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Albury)
11 h 42 min
2205 km.
from $317.07
Bus, Plane (Fly to Melbourne Airport)
11 h 22 min
2205 km.
from $205.43
Train, bus via Sydney
2 d 4 h 18 min
2204 km.
from $326.17
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 8 h 9 min
2204 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Wagga Wagga)
13 h 45 min
2205 km.
from $329.38
Bus, Train (Fly to Canberra International Airport)
15 h 52 min
2204 km.
from $324.72
Bus
2 d 11 h 44 min
2204 km.
from $410.39
Train, Bus
3 d 6 h 42 min
2204 km.
from $5622.61
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
13h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$27.98
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Liverpool to Albury
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Albury
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.70–$82.68
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.95–$10.81
Bus from Ford St/Camp St to Alpine
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.57–$9.54
Bus from Canberra to Albury
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.43–$21.62
Dysons Wangaratta
Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/customer-service/operator-contact-details/?utm_source=open_data_click_agency&utm_medium=open_data_agency_click&utm_campaign=open_data_click
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Ford
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$368.88
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$699.59
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Albury
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.52–$953.99
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$635.99
Plane from Cairns to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$953.99
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$763.19
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$432.48
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$368.88
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Albury to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$101.76
Train from Central Station to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$165.36
Train from Broadmeadows to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.26–$114.48
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.26–$108.12
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Albury to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.00
Train from Broadmeadows to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.85–$7.63
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Broadmeadows
Ave. Duration:
46h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,555.31–$3,313.52
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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