How to travel from Kingscliff to Rye, Australia

The distance between Kingscliff and Rye is around 1,459km (907 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kingscliff 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.

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Plane, Car and Ferry

Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Campbellfield then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
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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 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Rye.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Distance1,744km (1,083 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Rye

There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Rye by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).

The distance between Kingscliff and Rye is around 1,459km (907 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,388km (863 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Kingscliff and Rye by plane, car and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kingscliff and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kingscliff and Rye. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre, Sydney, Campbellfield, Greensborough Station/Para Rd and Frankston. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Rye. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Kingscliff and Rye. The distance is around 1,744km (1,083 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Rye is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

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Transport options from Kingscliff to Rye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Car and Ferry + 2 similar
4h 30m
A$380($255)
every 2 hours1,475km (916 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6hrs
A$330($225)
hourly1,459km (907 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 20m
A$445($300)
twice daily1,482km (921 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
A$170($115)
4 times a week1,941km (1,206 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 3h
A$200($135)
once daily1,956km (1,215 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train1 day 3h
A$200($135)
once daily1,956km (1,216 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train1 day 4h
A$255($170)
twice a week1,910km (1,187 miles)
Drive
18h 30m
A$330($220)
on demand1,744km (1,083 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