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.
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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Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Griffith (GFF).
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Junee Station and then to Griffith Station.
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Take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl then Shepparton and then to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 20m | A$415($280) | 4 times a day | 1,390km (864 miles) |
Train | 9h 5m | A$100($66) | 4 times a week | 754km (469 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | A$55($37) | 5 times a week | 575km (357 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | A$105($70) | on demand | 546km (339 miles) |
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NSW TrainLink XPT
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Public Transport Victoria
Qantas
Regional Express
The following major airports near Griffith offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.