There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Griffith by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Essendon Station to Shepparton Stationtrain Seymour
- Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Avebus Coach
7h 11m$10–33Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Junee Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Junee Station to Griffith Stationtrain 641 / ...
8h 50m$68–220Drive 441.6 km
- Drive from Essendon to Griffithcar 441.6 km
5h 10m$80–116Fly from Melbourne Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Griffith (GFF)plane MEL - GFF
5h 41m$509–883Bus
- Take the bus from Coburg PS/Bell St to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Avebus Coach
9h 57m$13–58Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Griffith (GFF)plane AVV - GFF
7h 27m$244–988
Essendon to Griffith by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Griffith is to train and bus which costs $9 - $35 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Griffith is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Griffith. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave via Coburg PS/Bell St and Shepparton Station/Purcell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Griffith station. However, there are services departing from Glenbervie Station and arriving at Griffith Station via Broadmeadows Station and Junee Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Essendon and Griffith is 455 km. The road distance is 441.6 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Griffith without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $9 - $35.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Essendon to Griffith, including transfers.
Essendon to Griffith bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Coburg PS/Bell St station.
Essendon to Griffith train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Griffith is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 5h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $12 - $60 and takes 9h 57m.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Griffith, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Glenbervie Station to Griffith Station via Broadmeadows Station and Junee Station in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Regional Express fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Griffith (GFF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Griffith via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Griffith via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–700
Flights from Avalon Airport to Griffith via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Essendon Station to Shepparton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–27
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Coburg PS/Bell St to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–25
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave
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Essendon to Griffith bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Shepparton Station/Purcell St.
Essendon to Griffith train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Junee Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Griffith is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Essendon to Griffith.
There are 22+ hotels available in Griffith.