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How to get fromMelbourne to Brightby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Bright by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Wangaratta

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus bus Coach
    5h 7m
    $24–168

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain train Seymour
    2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus bus Coach
    5h 15m
    $11–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus bus 6208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus bus Coach
    5h 43m
    $21–45

  4. Drive 305.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Brightcar car 305.5 km
    3h 35m
    $55–79

Melbourne to Bright by train and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Bright, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St via Wangaratta Station/Norton St in around 5h 43m.

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