How to travel from Byron Bay to Rye, Australia
The distance between Byron Bay and Rye is around 1,419km (882 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Byron Bay to Rye by bus, plane, car, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rye → Byron Bay 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.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costA$340($230)
Multiple operators
4 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$200($135)
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 Byron Bay and Rye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Rye by bus, plane, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($270).
The distance between Byron Bay and Rye is around 1,419km (882 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,354km (842 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Byron Bay and Rye by bus, plane, car and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Rye is to take the bus, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$405 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Rye. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) 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 Byron Bay and Rye. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay to Rye. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) 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 Byron Bay and Rye. The distance is around 1,699km (1,056 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Rye is to take the bus, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$405 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Rye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Car and Ferry + 4 similar | 5h 25m | A$340($230) | every 4 hours | 1,476km (917 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6hrs | A$460($310) | every 4 hours | 1,419km (882 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 5m | A$360($240) | 4 times a day | 1,509km (937 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, plane and train | 8h 25m | A$405($275) | every 20 mins | 1,670km (1,038 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Car and Ferry | 4h 35m | A$405($270) | 4 times a day | 1,524km (947 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 4h | A$200($135) | 4 times a week | 1,831km (1,138 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 2h | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 3h | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,929km (1,198 miles) |
| Bus to Hornsby, train | 1 day 4h | A$170($115) | 4 times a week | 1,795km (1,115 miles) |
Drive | 18h 5m | A$320($215) | on demand | 1,699km (1,056 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Byron Bay and Rye
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Metropolitan buses
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
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