How to travel from Broken Hill to Rye, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Rye is around 828km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Broken Hill 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.

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Plane, Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$420($280)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($79)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop and then to Swan Hill then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($76)
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Drive

Drive to Rye.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance931km (579 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Rye

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Rye by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$105 ($71) and will take around 17h 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 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($280).

The distance between Broken Hill and Rye is around 828km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 776km (482 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Broken Hill and Rye by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$420 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Rye. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mildura Station Coach Stop, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Eastland SC/Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Frankston. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

NSW TrainLink, V/Line and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Rye. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Broken Hill to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Broken Hill and Rye. The distance is around 931km (579 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$420 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Rye

Transport options from Broken Hill to Rye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
A$420($280)
hourly828km (514 miles)
Plane, Car and Ferry5h 30m
A$865($580)
every 2 hours1,764km (1,096 miles)
Bus
15h 35m
A$115($79)
4 times a week1,035km (643 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13h 55m
A$115($76)
4 times a week965km (599 miles)
Bus to Mildura Station, Coach Stop, train17h 55m
A$105($71)
3 times a week1,015km (631 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
A$175($120)
on demand931km (579 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