How to travel from Griffith to Rye, Australia

The distance between Griffith and Rye is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Griffith to Rye by bus, train, car, plane 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, Car and Ferry

Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Shepparton, Broadmeadows then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$65($44)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Shepparton then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$70($47)
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Drive

Drive to Rye.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance555km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Griffith and Rye

There are several options for getting from Griffith to Rye by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$65 ($44) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$330 ($220).

The distance between Griffith and Rye is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (291 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Griffith and Rye by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Griffith to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx A$330 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Griffith and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$65 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Griffith and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Griffith and Rye. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Griffith to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shepparton, Broadmeadows and Frankston. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

V/Line and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Griffith and Rye. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Griffith to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Griffith and Rye. The distance is around 555km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Griffith to Rye is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around A$70 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Griffith and Rye

Transport options from Griffith to Rye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Car and Ferry + 1 similar
4h 60m
A$330($220)
once daily1,308km (813 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 15m
A$475($320)
once daily1,294km (804 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
A$65($44)
once daily646km (401 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9hrs
A$70($47)
once daily560km (348 miles)
Train and Bus9h 50m
A$90($61)
4 times a week730km (453 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
A$105($71)
on demand555km (345 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