The distance between Melbourne and Griffith is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Melbourne to Griffith by bus, train, 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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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Griffith (GFF).
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Take the bus to Shepparton and then to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave.
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Take the train to Junee Station and then to Griffith Station.
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There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Griffith by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$59 ($40) and will take around 6h 45m. 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$570 ($385).
The distance between Melbourne and Griffith is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Melbourne and Griffith by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Griffith is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$570 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Melbourne and Griffith. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Melbourne to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Junee Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Melbourne and Griffith. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Melbourne and Griffith. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Melbourne to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shepparton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
V/Line run regular bus services between Melbourne and Griffith. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Melbourne and Griffith. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Griffith (GFF) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Griffith typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) 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 Melbourne and Griffith. The distance is around 448km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Griffith is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 35m | A$570($385) | every 20 mins | 1,203km (748 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4hrs | A$400($270) | 4 times a day | 1,288km (800 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | A$59($40) | once daily | 480km (299 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | A$82($55) | 4 times a week | 641km (398 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | A$85($57) | on demand | 448km (278 miles) |
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The following major airports near Griffith offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.