How to travel from Albany to Rye, Australia
The distance between Albany and Rye is around 3,199km (1,988 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albany to Rye by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rye → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costA$875($590)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$950($640)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Rye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Rye by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$660 ($445) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$875 ($590).
The distance between Albany and Rye is around 3,199km (1,988 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,421km (1,504 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Albany and Rye by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx A$875 ($590).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$660 ($445) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 7h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 7h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albany to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 7h 50m.
The closest major airport to Rye is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Rye. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Rye. The distance is around 3,453km (2,146 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$875 ($590).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Rye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 3 similar | 7h 50m | A$875($590) | hourly | 3,199km (1,988 miles) |
| Plane, Car and Ferry | 8h 40m | A$1,175($790) | every 2 hours | 4,492km (2,791 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB), train and bus | 12h 45m | A$1,010($680) | hourly | 5,483km (3,407 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 12h 45m | A$660($445) | once daily | 3,242km (2,014 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 22h | A$950($640) | once a week | 5,393km (3,351 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | A$655($440) | on demand | 3,453km (2,146 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Rye
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Transwa
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Airports near Rye
The following major airports near Rye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Rye
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Rye
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Rye