The distance between Newcastle and Griffith is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Newcastle to Griffith by train, plane, 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 from Newcastle (NTL) to Griffith (GFF).
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Take the train to Central Station then Goulburn Station and then to Griffith Station.
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Take the bus to Sydney, Canberra then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Griffith Station Coach Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Griffith by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$95 ($65) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).
The distance between Newcastle and Griffith is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (343 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Newcastle and Griffith by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Griffith is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$95 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle and Griffith. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Goulburn Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
Transport for NSW, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and Intercity Train run train services between Newcastle and Griffith. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 10h 35m, 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 Newcastle and Griffith. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Canberra and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Newcastle and Griffith. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Newcastle and Griffith. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Griffith (GFF) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Newcastle to Griffith. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Newcastle to Griffith typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) 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 Newcastle and Griffith. The distance is around 707km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Griffith is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$225 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 45m | A$500($335) | hourly | 636km (395 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | A$225($150) | every 30 mins | 650km (404 miles) |
Train to Central Station, plane | 5h 20m | A$270($180) | 4 times a week | 694km (431 miles) |
Train | 10h 35m | A$95($65) | 4 times a week | 812km (505 miles) |
Bus | 11h 20m | A$125($83) | once daily | 832km (517 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | A$135($90) | on demand | 707km (439 miles) |
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Murrays Coaches
Regional Express
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
The following major airports near Griffith offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.