How to travel from Rye to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Rye and Griffith is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rye to Griffith 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 Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$405($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankston, Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd then Shepparton and then to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$65($44)
Operated by

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 Shepparton then take the bus to Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$70($47)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Griffith.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance555km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Rye to Griffith by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$65 ($44) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($275).

The distance between Rye and Griffith is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (291 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Rye and Griffith by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rye to Griffith is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$405 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$65 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rye and Griffith. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Griffith (GFF). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Griffith. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd and Shepparton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

Metropolitan buses and V/Line run regular bus services between Rye and Griffith. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m 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 Griffith. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Griffith (GFF). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Griffith is Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Griffith. Narrandera Airport (NRA) (NRA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Griffith. The distance is around 555km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Griffith is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$405 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Griffith

Transport options from Rye to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Car and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
A$405($275)
every 2 hours1,307km (812 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 10m
A$495($330)
hourly1,294km (804 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
A$65($44)
once daily649km (403 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9hrs
A$70($47)
once daily561km (349 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train10h 5m
A$90($62)
4 times a week731km (454 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
A$105($71)
on demand555km (345 miles)

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Airports near Griffith

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

GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Griffith
NRA
Narrandera Airport (NRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Griffith
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
308km (191 miles) from Griffith