How to travel from Ballina to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Griffith is around 1,091km (678 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballina 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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Fly

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$430($290)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Canberra then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Griffith Station Coach Bay.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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3 x train
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Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Goulburn Station and then to Griffith Station.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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car
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Drive

Drive to Griffith.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,162km (722 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Griffith by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 21h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$430 ($290).

The distance between Ballina and Griffith is around 1,091km (678 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 932km (579 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ballina and Griffith by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Griffith is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$430 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Griffith. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Griffith (GFF). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Griffith. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Canberra and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Ballina and Griffith. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ballina and Griffith. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Griffith (GFF) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Ballina to Griffith. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ballina to Griffith typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) 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 Ballina and Griffith. The distance is around 1,162km (722 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Griffith is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$430 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Griffith

Transport options from Ballina to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
A$430($290)
hourly1,091km (678 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 50m
A$495($335)
4 times a day1,258km (782 miles)
Bus
21h 40m
A$220($150)
once daily1,482km (921 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train + 1 similar
21h 10m
A$200($135)
4 times a week1,516km (942 miles)
Bus and Train21h 45m
A$220($150)
4 times a week1,436km (892 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
A$220($150)
on demand1,162km (722 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