How to travel from Griffith to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Griffith and Adelaide is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Griffith to Adelaide by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop then Ouyen Community Park/Oke St and then to 85 Franklin St.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$90($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Junee Station then Southern Cross and then to Adelaide.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance800km (497 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Griffith and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Griffith to Adelaide by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$90 ($62) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$150 ($100).

The distance between Griffith and Adelaide is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (426 miles)

It takes around 12h 40m to get from Griffith and Adelaide by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Griffith to Adelaide is to drive which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx A$150 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Griffith and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$90 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Griffith and Adelaide. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Griffith to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Junee Station and Southern Cross. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and Journey Beyond - The Overland run train services between Griffith and Adelaide. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 17h 50m, 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 Griffith and Adelaide. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Griffith to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mildura Station Coach Stop, Eighth St/Deakin Ave, Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St and Ouyen Community Park/Oke St. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

NSW TrainLink, Public Transport Victoria and V/Line run regular bus services between Griffith and Adelaide. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Griffith to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop then Ouyen Community Park/Oke St and then to 85 Franklin St. instead which will take 12h 40m.

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) 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 Griffith and Adelaide. The distance is around 800km (497 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Griffith to Adelaide is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 40m and will usually cost around A$90 ($62).

How do I get from Griffith to Adelaide

Compare travel optionsbetween Griffith and Adelaide

Transport options from Griffith to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
12h 40m
A$90($62)
twice a week932km (579 miles)
Bus via Shepparton15h 45m
A$125($84)
once daily1,038km (645 miles)
Train
17h 50m
A$195($130)
twice a week1,448km (900 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
A$150($100)
on demand800km (497 miles)

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Airports near Adelaide

The following major airports near Adelaide offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide