How to travel from Esperance to Rye, Australia
The distance between Esperance and Rye is around 2,994km (1,860 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Esperance 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.
👋 Also check out Rye → Esperance if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Esperance (EPR) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costA$585($395)
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3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration4 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$970($655)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esperance and Rye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Esperance to Rye by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$585 ($395) and will take around 8h 25m.
The distance between Esperance and Rye is around 2,994km (1,860 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,113km (1,313 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Esperance and Rye by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Esperance to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Esperance and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$585 ($395) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Esperance and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Esperance and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esperance to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 8h 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 Esperance and Rye. The distance is around 2,994km (1,860 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esperance to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).
Compare travel optionsbetween Esperance and Rye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 3 similar | 8h 25m | A$585($395) | hourly | 3,414km (2,121 miles) |
| Plane, Car and Ferry | 9h 10m | A$1,045($705) | every 2 hours | 4,707km (2,925 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 12h 50m | A$1,115($750) | 3 times a week | 3,746km (2,328 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB), train and bus | 13h 15m | A$885($595) | hourly | 5,698km (3,540 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4 days 2h | A$970($655) | once a week | 5,716km (3,552 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$565($380) | on demand | 2,994km (1,860 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Esperance and Rye
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Link Airways
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Transwa
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