How to travel from Forster to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Forster and Griffith is around 781km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Forster to Griffith by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane

Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$540($365)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St then Sydney and then to Griffith Station Coach Bay.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$125($84)
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Drive

Drive to Griffith.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance852km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Forster to Griffith by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$125 ($84) and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$540 ($365).

The distance between Forster and Griffith is around 781km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 644km (400 miles)

It takes around 14h 5m to get from Forster and Griffith by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forster to Griffith is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$540 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Forster and Griffith. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Griffith (GFF). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Griffith. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and Sydney. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.

Busways Great Lakes, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Forster and Griffith. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Griffith. We recommend that you take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd then take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Griffith (GFF). instead which will take 7h 40m.

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 Forster and Griffith. The distance is around 852km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Griffith is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 5m and will usually cost around A$125 ($84).

How do I get from Forster to Griffith

Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Griffith

Transport options from Forster to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane + 4 similar
4h 55m
A$540($365)
once daily781km (485 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 35m
A$380($255)
twice a week933km (580 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 30m
A$435($290)
twice a week978km (608 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 40m
A$260($175)
5 times a day835km (519 miles)
Bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd, train and plane8h 35m
A$300($205)
4 times a week879km (546 miles)
Bus
14h 5m
A$125($84)
4 times a week960km (596 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
A$160($110)
on demand852km (529 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