There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Griffith University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to South Brisbane station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Cultural Centre station, platform 2 to Griffith University station, platform 2bus
5h 4m$188–395Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3train
7h 17m$135–435Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
26h 4m$244–490Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 56m$169–489Drive 1,635.8 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Griffith Universitycar 1,635.8 km
18h 21m$299–431Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3train
5h 49m$141–451Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
6h 32m$142–529Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
8h 6m$212–811Bus via Campbellfield
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
33h 34m$207–280
Melbourne to Griffith University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Griffith University is to fly and train which costs $140 - $460 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Griffith University is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $180 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Griffith University. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Griffith University stop A via Central Station and Queen Street station, 3b. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Griffith University station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.
The distance between Melbourne and Griffith University is 1432 km. The road distance is 1635.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Griffith University without a car is to bus which takes 26h 4m and costs $240 - $490.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Melbourne to Griffith University, including transfers.
Melbourne to Griffith University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Griffith University train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Griffith University is to bus which takes 26h 4m and costs $240 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 56m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Griffith University, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Griffith University via Central Station, Brisbane, Queen Street station, 3b, and Griffith University stop A in around 26h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Griffith University via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Cultural Centre station, platform 2, and Griffith University stop A in around 26h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–600
Train from International Airport Station to South Brisbane station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cultural Centre station, platform 2 to Griffith University station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Griffith University bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to Griffith University train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Griffith University is 1636 km. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Melbourne to Griffith University.
There are 2564+ hotels available in Griffith University.


