How to travel from Griffith to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Griffith and Burnie is around 943km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Griffith to Burnie by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Griffith if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costA$660($445)
Qantas
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Shepparton and then to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration18h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$360($240)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Shepparton then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$355($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$380($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Griffith and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Griffith to Burnie by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$355 ($240) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$660 ($445).
The distance between Griffith and Burnie is around 943km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (468 miles)
It takes around 15h 35m to get from Griffith and Burnie by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Griffith to Burnie is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$660 ($445).
The cheapest way to travel between Griffith and Burnie is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$355 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Griffith and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Griffith and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Griffith and Burnie. Flights depart from Griffith (GFF) and arrive at Burnie (BWT) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Griffith to Burnie. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Griffith to Burnie typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Griffith (GFF) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT).
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Griffith to Burnie. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie. instead which will take 15h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Griffith to Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 35m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Griffith and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 20m | A$660($445) | once daily | 1,582km (983 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | A$360($240) | once daily | 1,562km (971 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | A$420($280) | 4 times a week | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | A$555($375) | 4 times a week | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 50m | A$360($240) | once daily | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 17h 20m | A$355($240) | once daily | 960km (597 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 18h 15m | A$380($255) | 4 times a week | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 35m | A$380($255) | twice daily | 943km (586 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Griffith and Burnie
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
V/Line
Merseylink
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie