How to travel from Rye to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Rye and Yamba is around 1,379km (857 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Rye to Yamba 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.
👋 Also check out Yamba → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Train and Plane
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$460($310)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Frankston, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd then Sydney and then to Yamba YHA.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Central Station then take the bus to MacLean.
- Duration24h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Yamba by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 24h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$475 ($320).
The distance between Rye and Yamba is around 1,379km (857 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,268km (788 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Rye and Yamba by ferry, car, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Yamba is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$475 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Yamba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Yamba. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, King St/Lonsdale St, Melbourne and Sydney. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Metropolitan buses, Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Rye and Yamba. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 2h 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 Yamba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Yamba. The distance is around 1,603km (996 miles) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Yamba is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$475 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Train and Plane + 5 similar | 7hrs | A$460($310) | once daily | 1,487km (924 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train and plane | 7h 10m | A$595($400) | once daily | 1,379km (857 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train and plane | 8h 25m | A$385($260) | once daily | 1,643km (1,021 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | A$475($320) | once daily | 1,544km (959 miles) |
| Ferry to Queenscliff, car, plane and bus | 6h 25m | A$445($300) | once daily | 1,422km (884 miles) |
| Ferry to Queenscliff, car, plane and bus | 6h 55m | A$430($290) | once daily | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | A$180($120) | 4 times a week | 1,717km (1,067 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 24h 30m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,749km (1,087 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 24h 55m | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,790km (1,112 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 1 day 1h | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,789km (1,112 miles) |
Drive | 17hrs | A$305($205) | on demand | 1,603km (996 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Yamba
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Metropolitan buses
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba