There are 7 ways to get from Griffith to Ararat by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
- Take the train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain
10h 52m$22–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
- Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Dundas St/Market Stbus
- Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Barkly St/Ingor Stbus
13h 23m$13–72Bus, train via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
- Take the train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus
11h 53m$108–139Drive 535.4 km
- Drive from Griffith to Araratcar 535.4 km
6h 37m$95–137Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GFF - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain
9h 12m$501–847Train
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Junee Stationtrain 644
- Take the train from Junee Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain
11h 43m$64–357Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane GFF - AVV
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain
9h 43m$562–993
Griffith to Ararat by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Ararat is to bus which costs $13 - $75 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Ararat is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith to Ararat. However, there are services departing from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave and arriving at Barkly St/Ingor St via Shepparton Station/Purcell St, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Dundas St/Market St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith station to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station and arriving at Ararat Station via Junee Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Griffith and Ararat is 667 km. The road distance is 535.4 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Ararat without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 52m and costs $22 - $170.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Griffith to Ararat, including transfers.
Griffith to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave station.
Griffith to Ararat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station.
The best way to get from Griffith to Ararat is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $75 and takes 13h 23m.
What companies run services between Griffith, NSW, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Griffith Station to Ararat Station via Junee Station and Southern Cross Station in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Barkly St/Ingor St via Shepparton Station/Purcell St, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, and Dundas St/Market St in around 13h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Griffith to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–650
Flights from Griffith to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Griffith to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–800
Flights from Griffith to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–65
- Red Standard Everyday
- $55–70
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $85–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $100–120
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Griffith Station to Junee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Junee Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–27
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–27
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–27
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Dundas St/Market St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Dundas St/Market St to Barkly St/Ingor St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Griffith to Ararat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Shepparton Station/Purcell St.
Griffith to Ararat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Junee Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Ararat is 535 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Griffith to Ararat.
There are 17+ hotels available in Ararat.




















