How to travel from Brisbane to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Brisbane and Griffith is around 1,241km (771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brisbane 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 Brisbane (BNE) to Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Goulburn Station and then to Griffith Station.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$205($140)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Bus

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

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$255($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Griffith.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Distance1,252km (778 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brisbane and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Griffith by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$205 ($140) and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).

The distance between Brisbane and Griffith is around 1,241km (771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,008km (626 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Brisbane and Griffith by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Griffith is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$205 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brisbane and Griffith. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brisbane to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Goulburn Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.

NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and Intercity Train run train services between Brisbane and Griffith. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 22h 20m, 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 Brisbane and Griffith. It typically takes around 24h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane 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 24h 40m.

Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Brisbane and Griffith. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Brisbane to Griffith. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brisbane to Griffith typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) 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 Brisbane and Griffith. The distance is around 1,252km (778 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Griffith is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brisbane and Griffith

Transport options from Brisbane to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
A$410($275)
every 30 mins1,241km (771 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
A$350($235)
4 times a week1,285km (799 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 40m
A$490($330)
4 times a day1,256km (780 miles)
Train
22h 20m
A$205($140)
4 times a week1,635km (1,016 miles)
Bus
24h 40m
A$255($175)
once daily1,691km (1,050 miles)
Drive
14h 10m
A$235($160)
on demand1,252km (778 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