There are 6 ways to get from Griffith to Melbourne 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 Coach
- Take the train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Seymour
7h 23m$13–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
9h 5m$7–53Train
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Junee Stationtrain 644
- Take the train from Junee Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
8h 14m$55–227Drive 445.6 km
- Drive from Griffith to Melbournecar 445.6 km
5h 16m$80–116Fly to Melbourne Airport
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GFF - MEL
5h 44m$502–834Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane GFF - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 27m$518–924
Griffith to Melbourne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $13 - $40 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Melbourne is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Shepparton Station/Purcell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Junee Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Griffith and Melbourne is 462 km. The road distance is 445.6 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 23m and costs $13 - $40.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Griffith to Melbourne, including transfers.
Griffith to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave station.
Griffith to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station.
The best way to get from Griffith to Melbourne is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $55 - $230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 5h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $7 - $55 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Griffith, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Griffith Station to Southern Cross via Junee Station in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Griffith (GFF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day.
- 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
- $470–750
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
- $440–750
Flights from Griffith to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- 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 Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 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
- 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–26
- 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
Griffith to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Shepparton Station/Purcell St.
Griffith to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Junee Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Melbourne is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Griffith to Melbourne.
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