There are 6 ways to get from Griffith to Bairnsdale by bus, train, car, or plane
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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 Bairnsdale Stationtrain
12h 28m$23–54Bus via Canberra
- Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3bus 726
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus 704
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus
13h 40m$40–89Drive 549.8 km
- Drive from Griffith to Bairnsdalecar 549.8 km
6h 36m$98–141Fly, bus
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane GFF - MIM
- Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus
12h 2m$408–1,134Train
- 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 Bairnsdale Stationtrain
13h 19m$65–241Bus
- Take the bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Deniliquin Rd/Morris Stbus
- Take the bus from Morris St At Deniliquin St to Inglis St At Melbourne Stbus 742
- Take the bus from Melbourne St/Inglis St to Wangaratta Coach Stop/Rowan Stbus
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Coach Stop/Rowan St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rdbus
- Take the bus from Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd to Bairnsdalebus 14
15h 17m$30–74
Griffith to Bairnsdale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Bairnsdale is to bus and train which costs $23 - $55 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith station to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Bairnsdale via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Junee Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Griffith and Bairnsdale is 737 km. The road distance is 549.8 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Bairnsdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 28m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Griffith to Bairnsdale, including transfers.
Griffith to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station, Coach Stop.
Griffith to Bairnsdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station.
The best way to get from Griffith to Bairnsdale is to bus via Canberra which takes 13h 40m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 13h 19m.
What companies run services between Griffith, NSW, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Bairnsdale via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 13h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Griffith Station to Bairnsdale Station via Junee Station and Southern Cross Station in around 13h 19m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Griffith to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,100
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Griffith to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,100
- 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 Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- 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 Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–28
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Deniliquin Rd/Morris St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Wangaratta Coach Stop/Rowan St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Morris St At Deniliquin St to Inglis St At Melbourne St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Melbourne St/Inglis St to Wangaratta Coach Stop/Rowan St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport Victoria
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More Questions & Answers
Griffith to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3.
Griffith to Bairnsdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Junee Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Bairnsdale is 550 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Griffith to Bairnsdale.
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