How to travel from Rye to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Rye and Swan Hill is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rye to Swan Hill by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankston, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd then Bendigo and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$54($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Rye to Swan Hill by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$83 ($56).

The distance between Rye and Swan Hill is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Rye and Swan Hill by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rye to Swan Hill is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$83 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$52 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rye and Swan Hill. We recommend that you drive to Swan Hill. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Bendigo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Metropolitan buses and V/Line run regular bus services between Rye and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 40m 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 Swan Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Swan Hill is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$54 ($36).

How do I get from Rye to Swan Hill

Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Swan Hill

Transport options from Rye to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 40m
A$52($35)
once daily507km (315 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 10m
A$54($36)
twice daily435km (270 miles)
Drive
5hrs
A$83($56)
on demand438km (272 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill