There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus Coach
5h 56m$16–172Bus
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus 6404 / ...
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus Coach
6h 50m$26–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Bright297.7 km
3h 24mDrive 297.7 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brightcar 297.7 km
3h 24m$53–77
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Alpine Hotel/Anderson St via Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres and Wangaratta Station/Norton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bright is 321 km. The road distance is 297.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $15 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Wangaratta Station, Norton St.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bright.
There are 429+ hotels available in Bright.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Bright, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres, and Wangaratta Station/Norton St in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $29–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Wangaratta Station, Norton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Bright
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bright. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.