There are 5 ways to get from Castlemaine to Griffith by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus Shepparton Station - Bendigo Station Via Shepparton Station
- Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Avebus Coach
9h 7m$14–58Train
- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Junee Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Junee Station to Griffith Stationtrain 641 / ...
10h 40m$64–242Drive 422.6 km
- Drive from Castlemaine to Griffithcar 422.6 km
5h 9m$76–110Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Griffith (GFF)plane MEL - GFF
7h 45m$502–839Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Griffith (GFF)plane AVV - GFF
8h 29m$540–951
Castlemaine to Griffith by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Griffith is to bus which costs $14 - $60 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Griffith is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Griffith. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave via Shepparton Station/Purcell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Griffith station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Griffith Station via Southern Cross and Junee Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Castlemaine and Griffith is 483 km. The road distance is 422.6 km.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Griffith without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $14 - $60.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Castlemaine to Griffith, including transfers.
Castlemaine to Griffith bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
Castlemaine to Griffith train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.
The best way to get from Castlemaine to Griffith is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $14 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Griffith, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave via Bendigo Station, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, and Shepparton Station/Purcell St in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Griffith Station via Southern Cross and Junee Station in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Griffith via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Griffith via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–700
Flights from Avalon Airport to Griffith via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Griffith via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–700
Flights from Avalon Airport to Griffith via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Footscray Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Junee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Junee Station to Griffith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–27
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Castlemaine to Griffith bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Shepparton Station/Purcell St.
Castlemaine to Griffith train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Griffith is 423 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Castlemaine to Griffith.
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