How to travel from Albury to Rye, Australia

The distance between Albury and Rye is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Albury to Rye by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    A$360($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Campbellfield then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$62($42)
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Train to Southern Cross, bus

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$48($32)
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Drive

Drive to Rye.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Rye

There are several options for getting from Albury to Rye by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$48 ($32) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$360 ($240).

The distance between Albury and Rye is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Albury and Rye by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$360 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$48 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Rye. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Campbellfield, Greensborough Station/Para Rd and Frankston. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Albury and Rye. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Albury and Rye. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Rye is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$51 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Rye

Transport options from Albury to Rye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
A$360($240)
hourly375km (233 miles)
Plane, Car and Ferry4h 30m
A$405($270)
every 2 hours1,286km (799 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
A$62($42)
4 times a week427km (265 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus + 2 similar
5h 55m
A$48($32)
once daily395km (245 miles)
Train and Bus6h 10m
A$51($34)
every 20 mins394km (245 miles)
Bus and Train6h 35m
A$54($36)
once daily407km (253 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
A$79($53)
on demand417km (259 miles)

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Airports near Rye

The following major airports near Rye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Rye
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Rye
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Rye