How to travel from Ballarat to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Griffith is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Griffith by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
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Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$100($66)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl then Shepparton and then to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$55($37)
Operated by

V/Line

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Drive

Drive to Griffith.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance546km (339 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Griffith by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$55 ($37) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$415 ($280).

The distance between Ballarat and Griffith is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 9h 5m to get from Ballarat and Griffith by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Griffith is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$415 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$55 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Griffith. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Junee Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Ballarat and Griffith. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Ballarat and Griffith. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Shepparton. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

V/Line and Public Transport Victoria run regular bus services between Ballarat and Griffith. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Griffith. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Griffith (GFF). instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Ballarat and Griffith. The distance is around 546km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Griffith is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around A$100 ($66).

How do I get from Ballarat to Griffith

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Griffith

Transport options from Ballarat to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 20m
A$415($280)
4 times a day1,390km (864 miles)
Train
9h 5m
A$100($66)
4 times a week754km (469 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
A$55($37)
5 times a week575km (357 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
A$105($70)
on demand546km (339 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