The distance between Darwin and Rye is around 3,265km (2,029 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Darwin 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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Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
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Take the bus to Alice Springs, Adelaide, Melbourne then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Darwin to Rye by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$545 ($370) and will take around 2 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$570 ($380).
The distance between Darwin and Rye is around 3,265km (2,029 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,196km (1,986 miles)
It takes around 8h 5m to get from Darwin and Rye by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx A$570 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$545 ($370) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Darwin and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 8h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Darwin and Rye. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Darwin to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alice Springs, Adelaide, Melbourne, Eastland SC/Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Frankston. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Darwin and Rye. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darwin to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 8h 5m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Darwin and Rye. The distance is around 3,845km (2,389 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around A$570 ($380).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 5m | A$570($380) | every 4 hours | 3,265km (2,029 miles) |
Plane, Car and Ferry | 8h 25m | A$1,075($725) | every 4 hours | 4,004km (2,488 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 7h | A$545($370) | once daily | 3,904km (2,426 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | A$725($490) | on demand | 3,845km (2,389 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 2 days 13h | A$1,060($715) | once a week | 3,796km (2,359 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Metropolitan buses
Firefly Express
Metro Trains Melbourne
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Searoad Ferries
The following major airports near Rye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.