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.
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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Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento.
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Take the bus to Sydney, Campbellfield then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 4h 30m | A$380($255) | every 2 hours | 1,475km (916 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 6hrs | A$330($225) | hourly | 1,459km (907 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 20m | A$445($300) | twice daily | 1,482km (921 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | A$170($115) | 4 times a week | 1,941km (1,206 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 3h | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,956km (1,215 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 3h | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,956km (1,216 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 4h | A$255($170) | twice a week | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
Drive | 18h 30m | A$330($220) | on demand | 1,744km (1,083 miles) |
Metropolitan buses
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Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Searoad Ferries
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Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Metro Trains Melbourne
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The following major airports near Rye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.