How to travel from Hervey Bay to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Griffith is around 1,442km (896 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hervey Bay 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

Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$430($290)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Goulburn Station and then to Griffith Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Griffith Station Coach Bay.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aspley Gympie Road and then to Sydney then take the train to Goulburn Station and then to Griffith Station.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$330($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Griffith.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,442km (896 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Griffith by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$255 ($170) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$430 ($290).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Griffith is around 1,442km (896 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,195km (742 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Hervey Bay and Griffith by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Griffith is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$430 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$255 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Griffith. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Goulburn Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and Intercity Train run train services between Hervey Bay and Griffith. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Hervey Bay and Griffith. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Griffith. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hervey Bay and Griffith. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and arrive at Griffith (GFF) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Hervey Bay to Griffith. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hervey Bay to Griffith typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hervey Bay and Griffith. The distance is around 1,442km (896 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Griffith is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$430 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Griffith

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 35m
A$430($290)
on demand1,473km (915 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
A$330($220)
4 times a week1,945km (1,209 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
A$255($170)
once daily2,135km (1,326 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 6h
A$330($225)
4 times a week2,080km (1,292 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
A$270($185)
on demand1,442km (896 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