How to travel from Ballina to Rye, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Rye is around 1,387km (862 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Rye by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rye → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Car and Ferry
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costA$320($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Campbellfield then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Rye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Rye by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$320 ($215).
The distance between Ballina and Rye is around 1,387km (862 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,332km (827 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Ballina and Rye by plane, car and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$320 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Rye. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Campbellfield, Greensborough Station/Para Rd and Frankston. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Ballina and Rye. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Ballina and Rye. The distance is around 1,670km (1,038 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$320 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Rye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 4h 35m | A$320($215) | every 2 hours | 1,444km (897 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 10m | A$435($295) | hourly | 1,387km (862 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Car and Ferry | 5h 30m | A$415($280) | 4 times a day | 1,559km (969 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 4h | A$195($130) | 4 times a week | 1,796km (1,116 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 2h | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,896km (1,178 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 2h | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,897km (1,179 miles) |
| Bus to Sydney, train | 1 day 3h | A$190($130) | once daily | 1,879km (1,167 miles) |
Drive | 17h 45m | A$315($210) | on demand | 1,670km (1,038 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Rye
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
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