How to travel from Rye to Port Fairy, Australia
The distance between Rye and Port Fairy is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rye to Port Fairy by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Fairy → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce and then to Warrnambool.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costA$74($50)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Port Fairy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Port Fairy by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$56 ($38) and will take around 4h 20m.
The distance between Rye and Port Fairy is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Rye and Port Fairy by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Port Fairy is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$56 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$56 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Port Fairy. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Port Fairy. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Port Fairy. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Port Fairy. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Port Fairy is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$56 ($38).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Port Fairy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 5h 10m | A$74($50) | 4 times a day | 293km (182 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 4h 35m | A$71($48) | on demand | 377km (234 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 4h 20m | A$56($38) | twice daily | 280km (174 miles) |
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Airports near Port Fairy
The following major airports near Port Fairy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy