The distance between Gold Coast and Griffith is around 1,178km (732 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Griffith by plane, train, bus 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 from Gold Coast (OOL) to Griffith (GFF).
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Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7, Central Station then Goulburn Station and then to Griffith Station.
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Take the bus to Sydney, Canberra then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Griffith Station Coach Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Griffith by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).
The distance between Gold Coast and Griffith is around 1,178km (732 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 989km (614 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Gold Coast and Griffith by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Griffith is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Griffith. It typically takes around 23h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4, Roma Street station platform 7, Central Station and Goulburn Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 55m.
Translink QLD, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and Intercity Train run train services between Gold Coast and Griffith. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 23h 55m, 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 Gold Coast and Griffith. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast 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 1 day 1h.
Premier Motor Service, Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Griffith. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Griffith. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Griffith (GFF) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Gold Coast to Griffith. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gold Coast to Griffith typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gold Coast and Griffith. The distance is around 1,307km (812 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Griffith is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$460 ($310).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 50m | A$460($310) | every 20 mins | 1,178km (732 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 50m | A$665($445) | 4 times a week | 1,222km (760 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 20m | A$420($285) | hourly | 1,325km (823 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | A$275($185) | every 20 mins | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Train | 23h 55m | A$210($140) | 4 times a week | 1,719km (1,068 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | A$185($125) | once daily | 1,638km (1,018 miles) |
Drive | 14h 45m | A$245($165) | on demand | 1,307km (812 miles) |
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The following major airports near Griffith offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.