How to travel from Rye to Sydney, Australia

The distance between Rye and Sydney is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rye to Sydney 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 Sydney (SYD).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$300($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankston then The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd and then to Sydney.

  • Duration16h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$67($45)
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Bus to Frankston, train

Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Central Station.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$90($61)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sydney.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance966km (600 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Sydney

There are several options for getting from Rye to Sydney by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 16h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$300 ($200).

The distance between Rye and Sydney is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 754km (468 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Rye and Sydney by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rye to Sydney is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$300 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rye and Sydney. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Sydney. It typically takes around 16h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, King St/Lonsdale St and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 5m.

Metropolitan buses and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Rye and Sydney. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 5m 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 Sydney. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Sydney. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) 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 Sydney. The distance is around 966km (600 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Sydney is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$300 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Sydney

Transport options from Rye to Sydney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Car and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
A$300($200)
every 2 hours839km (521 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 35m
A$270($180)
hourly826km (513 miles)
Bus
16h 5m
A$67($45)
4 times a week1,002km (623 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train + 2 similar
13h 40m
A$90($61)
once daily1,029km (639 miles)
Bus and Train13h 45m
A$90($61)
once daily1,028km (639 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train14h 30m
A$160($105)
once daily1,024km (636 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
A$185($125)
on demand966km (600 miles)

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Airports near Sydney

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

SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Sydney
NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Sydney
OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Sydney