How to travel from Adelaide to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Griffith is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Griffith by plane, bus, train 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
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Fly

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$585($395)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 3 others
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Ouyen Community Park/Oke St then Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St and then to Griffith Station Coach Bay.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$95($63)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Junee Station and then to Griffith Station.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Griffith.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance800km (497 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Griffith by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$95 ($63) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($395).

The distance between Adelaide and Griffith is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (426 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Adelaide and Griffith by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Griffith is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Griffith. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Junee Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

Journey Beyond - The Overland, NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Adelaide and Griffith. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 19hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Griffith. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ouyen Community Park/Oke St, Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St and Eighth St/Deakin Ave. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

V/Line, Public Transport Victoria and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Adelaide and Griffith. Buses run twice a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Griffith. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Griffith (GFF) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Griffith. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Adelaide to Griffith typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Griffith (GFF).

The closest major airport to Griffith is Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Griffith. Narrandera Airport (NRA) (NRA) 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 Adelaide and Griffith. The distance is around 800km (497 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Griffith is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).

How do I get from Adelaide to Griffith

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Griffith

Transport options from Adelaide to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 50m
A$585($395)
every 20 mins1,647km (1,023 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
A$95($63)
twice a week932km (579 miles)
Bus via Shepparton15h 40m
A$125($84)
once daily1,039km (646 miles)
Train
19hrs
A$195($130)
twice a week1,448km (900 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
A$150($100)
on demand800km (497 miles)

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Airports near Griffith

The following major airports near Griffith offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Griffith
NRA
Narrandera Airport (NRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Griffith
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
308km (191 miles) from Griffith