How to travel from Hamilton Island to Rye, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Rye is around 2,078km (1,291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Rye by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rye → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Car and Ferry
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$535($360)
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Port of Airlie then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$440($295)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Rye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Rye by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$440 ($295) and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$535 ($360).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Rye is around 2,078km (1,291 miles).
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Hamilton Island and Rye by plane, car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$535 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Rye is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$440 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamilton Island to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hamilton Island to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$535 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Rye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 30m | A$535($360) | every 2 hours | 2,356km (1,464 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 55m | A$560($380) | hourly | 2,078km (1,291 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 2 days 3h | A$440($295) | once daily | 3,422km (2,127 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Rye
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Cruise Whitsundays
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