The distance between Rye and Geelong is around 53km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Rye to Geelong by ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St.
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Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Geelong.
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There are several options for getting from Rye to Geelong by ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around A$25 ($17) and will take around 1h 15m.
The distance between Rye and Geelong is around 53km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 47km (29 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Rye and Geelong by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Geelong is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx A$25 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Geelong is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around A$25 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Geelong. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Geelong. instead which will take 1h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Geelong. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Geelong. instead which will take 1h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Geelong. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Rye to Geelong. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St. instead which will take 1h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Geelong is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around A$45 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Bus | 1h 55m | A$45($30) | every 2 hours | 61km (38 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1h 15m | A$25($17) | every 2 hours | 53km (33 miles) |
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The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.