How to travel from Bicheno to Rye, Australia
The distance between Bicheno and Rye is around 749km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bicheno to Rye by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rye → Bicheno if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, plane and train
Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costA$225($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Rye.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$360($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bicheno and Rye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bicheno to Rye by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$225 ($155) and will take around 6h 25m.
The distance between Bicheno and Rye is around 749km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)
It takes around 13h 35m to get from Bicheno and Rye by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bicheno to Rye is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$225 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Bicheno and Rye is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$225 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bicheno and Rye. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bicheno and Rye. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bicheno to Rye. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 7h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bicheno to Rye. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Rye. instead which will take 13h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bicheno to Rye is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around A$360 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bicheno and Rye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, plane and train + 3 similar | 6h 25m | A$225($155) | twice daily | 749km (466 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, plane and train | 7h 15m | A$230($155) | twice daily | 852km (530 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 45m | A$345($230) | twice daily | 928km (577 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Car and Ferry | 7h 5m | A$380($255) | twice daily | 1,907km (1,185 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 35m | A$360($245) | twice daily | 767km (477 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bicheno and Rye
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Sharp Aviation
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Searoad Ferries
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Metropolitan buses
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