How to travel from Griffith to Swansea, Australia

The distance between Griffith and Swansea is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Griffith to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Bowman St Opp Lake Rd.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$300($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row After London Cct then Sydney and then to Charlestown.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$130($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Griffith and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Griffith to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$130 ($89) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$300 ($200).

The distance between Griffith and Swansea is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Griffith and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Griffith to Swansea is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$300 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Griffith and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$130 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Griffith and Swansea. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Griffith to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Goulburn Station, Central Station and Morisset Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT, Intercity Train and Transport for NSW run train services between Griffith and Swansea. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 11hrs, 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 Swansea. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Griffith to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row After London Cct, Sydney and Charlestown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

NSW TrainLink, Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Griffith and Swansea. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m 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 Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Cardiff Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Swansea. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Griffith to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around A$200 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Griffith and Swansea

Transport options from Griffith to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 55m
A$300($200)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
A$215($145)
once daily668km (415 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
A$275($185)
4 times a week711km (442 miles)
Train
11hrs
A$200($135)
4 times a week806km (501 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
A$130($89)
once daily842km (523 miles)
Drive
8hrs
A$130($86)
on demand676km (420 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Swansea
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Swansea
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Swansea