How to travel from Rye to Geelong, Australia

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.

2 routes found

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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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    A$45($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Geelong.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    A$25($17)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Geelong

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Rye to Geelong

Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Geelong

Transport options from Rye to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Bus
1h 55m
A$45($30)
every 2 hours61km (38 miles)
Ferry and Car
1h 15m
A$25($17)
every 2 hours53km (33 miles)

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Airports near Geelong

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong