How to travel from Bendigo to Rye, Australia

The distance between Bendigo and Rye is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bendigo to Rye by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RyeBendigo if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$33($22)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    A$33($22)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Rye.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Rye

There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Rye by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$33 ($22) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$48 ($32).

The distance between Bendigo and Rye is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bendigo and Rye by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Rye is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$48 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$33 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bendigo and Rye. We recommend that you drive to Rye. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bendigo and Rye. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Frankston. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

V/Line and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Bendigo and Rye. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Rye. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Bendigo and Rye. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Rye is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$33 ($22).

How do I get from Bendigo to Rye

Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Rye

Transport options from Bendigo to Rye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 5m
A$33($22)
once daily309km (192 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 25m
A$33($22)
hourly251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
A$48($32)
on demand246km (153 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