How to travel from Rye to Canberra, Australia

The distance between Rye and Canberra is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rye to Canberra by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Car and Plane

Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Canberra (CBR).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$390($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankston then Bairnsdale and then to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$95($65)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Albury Station then take the bus to Canberra.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Canberra.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance758km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Canberra

There are several options for getting from Rye to Canberra by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$95 ($65) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$390 ($260).

The distance between Rye and Canberra is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Rye and Canberra by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rye to Canberra is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$390 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rye and Canberra. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Canberra. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, Dandenong Station/Foster St and Bairnsdale. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Metropolitan buses and V/Line run regular bus services between Rye and Canberra. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Canberra. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Canberra is Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Canberra. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) (WGA) 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 Rye and Canberra. The distance is around 758km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Canberra is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$390 ($260).

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Transport options from Rye to Canberra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Car and Plane + 1 similar
4h 15m
A$390($260)
every 2 hours1,078km (670 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 30m
A$270($180)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
A$95($65)
twice a week783km (487 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
9h 25m
A$105($72)
once daily733km (455 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train9h 45m
A$110($74)
once daily733km (455 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train12h 50m
A$100($67)
once daily919km (571 miles)
Drive
8hrs
A$145($95)
on demand758km (471 miles)

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Airports near Canberra

The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Canberra
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Canberra
WGA
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Canberra