The distance between Rye and Swansea is around 1,007km (626 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Rye to Swansea by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. 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 drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Newcastle (NTL).
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Take the bus to Frankston, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy then Sydney and then to Charlestown.
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Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Morisset Station.
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There are several options for getting from Rye to Swansea by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($73) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$415 ($280).
The distance between Rye and Swansea is around 1,007km (626 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 852km (529 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Rye and Swansea by ferry, car, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Swansea is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$415 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Swansea. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Swansea. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Eastland SC/Warrandyte Rd, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney and Charlestown. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.
Metropolitan buses, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Rye and Swansea. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Swansea. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Cardiff Station. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rye and Swansea. The distance is around 1,073km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Swansea is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$315 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry, Car and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 10m | A$415($280) | every 2 hours | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 6hrs | A$410($275) | hourly | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Bus to Frankston, train and plane | 8hrs | A$285($190) | hourly | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Plane and Train | 6h 40m | A$315($215) | every 2 hours | 1,021km (634 miles) |
Bus | 18h 30m | A$110($73) | 4 times a week | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 16h 20m | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,187km (737 miles) |
Bus to Frankston, train | 17h 15m | A$110($73) | once daily | 1,213km (754 miles) |
Bus to Frankston, train | 18hrs | A$175($120) | once daily | 1,208km (751 miles) |
Drive | 11h 25m | A$205($135) | on demand | 1,073km (667 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.