How to travel from Port Arthur to Rye, Australia

The distance between Port Arthur and Rye is around 845km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Rye by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RyePort Arthur if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
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Bus, Plane, Car and Ferry

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$465($310)
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Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane and train

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$285($190)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Arthur and Rye

There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to Rye by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$285 ($190) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$330 ($220).

The distance between Port Arthur and Rye is around 845km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (365 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Port Arthur and Rye by bus, plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Rye is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$330 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Rye is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Rye. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd. instead which will take 6h 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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Rye is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$330 ($220).

How do I get from Port Arthur to Rye

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Arthur and Rye

Transport options from Port Arthur to Rye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
6h 30m
A$330($220)
once daily845km (525 miles)
Bus, Plane, Car and Ferry
7h 15m
A$465($310)
once daily1,986km (1,234 miles)
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane and train
7h 35m
A$285($190)
once daily900km (559 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