There are 7 ways to get from Griffith to Ballarat 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 Ballarat Stationtrain
9h 12m$21–52Bus
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 Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
10h 30m$7–64Train
- 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 Ballarat Stationtrain
10h 3m$63–239Drive 499.5 km
- Drive from Griffith to Ballaratcar 499.5 km
6h 16m$90–129Fly Griffith to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GFF - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 32m$510–846Fly Griffith to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane GFF - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
8h 35m$526–885Train to Wagga Wagga, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Coolamon Stationtrain
- Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WGA - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
9h 22m$246–737
Griffith to Ballarat by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $21 - $55 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Ballarat is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Shepparton Station/Purcell St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Junee Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Griffith and Ballarat is 575 km. The road distance is 499.5 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 12m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Griffith to Ballarat, including transfers.
Griffith to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave station.
Griffith to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station.
The best way to get from Griffith to Ballarat is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs $60 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $65 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Griffith, NSW, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Griffith Station to Ballarat Station via Junee Station and Southern Cross Station in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Shepparton Station/Purcell St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 10h 30m.
- 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
- $470–700
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
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Lara Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Griffith Station to Junee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Griffith Station to Coolamon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $30–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Junee Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- 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
Bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- 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
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
- 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 Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
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
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Griffith to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Shepparton Station/Purcell St.
Griffith to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Junee Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Ballarat is 500 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Griffith to Ballarat.
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