How to travel from Mildura to Rye, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Rye is around 582km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mildura 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, Train and Bus

Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$85($57)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Swan Hill then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$82($55)
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Drive

Drive to Rye.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance639km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Rye

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Rye by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$73 ($49) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$225 ($150).

The distance between Mildura and Rye is around 582km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (325 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Mildura and Rye by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Rye is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$225 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Rye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$73 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Rye. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Rye. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Frankston. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

V/Line and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Mildura and Rye. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Rye. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Mildura and Rye. The distance is around 639km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Rye is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around A$82 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Rye

Transport options from Mildura to Rye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
A$225($150)
4 times a week582km (362 miles)
Plane, Car and Ferry5h 30m
A$730($490)
4 times a week1,681km (1,045 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
A$85($57)
once daily724km (450 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9h 40m
A$82($55)
twice daily653km (406 miles)
Bus to Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave, train13h 40m
A$73($49)
3 times a week704km (437 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
A$120($82)
on demand639km (397 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