Griffith to Sydney train: Griffith Xplorer timetable and fare costs
The Griffith to Sydney train leaves twice a week – on Thursdays and Sundays. Fares on the Griffith Xplorer cost from $73.87, and the timetabled journey time is 8h39m.
The Griffith to Sydney train is one of Australia’s odd occasional train services, like the Spirit of the Outback from Longreach to Brisbane or the weekly Sydney to Broken Hill train.
Known as the Griffith Xplorer, the Griffith to Sydney train is a New South Wales TrainLink service. It departs twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. In the other direction, the trains from Sydney Central Station to Griffith leave on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Sydney’s enormous collection of experiences includes all-inclusive sunset dinner cruises, behind-the-scenes tours of the Opera House, jet boat thrill rides and historic walking tours.
13 brilliant experiences in Sydney you should book
- (💲Great value 💲) Tick off several bucket list items on a highlights-packed Blue Mountains day tour.
- Get perfect views of the world’s most beautiful city on a Sydney Harbour helicopter tour.
- Save money with a multi-attraction pass.
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoy the romance of a tall ship cruise on Sydney Harbour.
- Eat all you can at the Skyfeast at the top of Sydney Tower.
- See migrating humpbacks – on a whale-watching cruise.
- (Highly recommended ✅) Go behind the scenes of Australia’s most famous building on an Opera House tour.
- Dine as the city lights up on sunset dinner cruise around the harbour.
- Combine beers and stories on a historic pubs tour through the convict-era Rocks district.
- Stand on your board and catch waves during Bondi Beach surfing lessons.
- Go to wombat and kangaroo-spotting hotspots on a Southern Highlands tour.
- Enjoy Sydney’s wild side on a Manly snorkelling & nature walk.
- (🥇Top choice in Sydney) And, best of all, paddle to hidden beaches on a harbour kayaking adventure.
Obviously, this infrequent train service is more aimed at Griffith locals making a rare trip to the big city. But it can also work for overseas visitors who are boldly exploring the Riverina region by public transport.
Griffith to Sydney train timetable
According to the Griffith to Sydney train timetable, the Griffith Xplorer departs Griffith at 07.24, eventually arriving in Sydney at 16.03. That’s a journey time of eight hours and 39 minutes – a fairly gruelling slog through country New South Wales.
The Griffith Xplorer stops at Leeton, Narrandera, Coolamon and Junee before arriving in Cootamundra. From Cootamundra, it continues on Harden, Yass Junction, Gunning and Goulburn. The Griffith to Sydney train then passes through the Southern Highlands, stopping in Bundanoon, Moss Vale, Bowral, Mittagong and Campbelltown.
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- A private sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour with bubbly.
- Dodge the tour buses on a private, personalised Blue Mountains day tour.
- See the harbour, beaches and city skyline from a bird’s eye view on a helicopter tour.
There are also dozens more private Sydney tours, tailorable to your tastes.
Griffith to Sydney train fare costs
Fares for the Griffith to Sydney train aren’t as cheap as some other regional NSW train services. One way tickets on the Griffith Xplorer cost from $73.87. Visit the Transport for NSW website for further information, full timetables and a journey planner.
The best places to stay in Griffith, NSW
The top Griffith accommodation options are:
- For a cheap, but good quality, motel: Coro Club Motel.
- For a four star with flair (and free private parking): The Gem.
- For a business-friendly aparthotel: Quest Griffith.
More New South Wales travel
Cross the Parramatta River on the Mortlake Ferry.
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Go surfing at Tuncurry Beach in Tuncurry.
Swim laps next to the sea at the Merewether Ocean Baths in Newcastle.
Go stargazing in the Dubbo Observatory at the end of the Mudgee to Dubbo drive.