How to travel from Yamba to Rye, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Rye is around 1,378km (856 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Yamba to Rye by bus, plane, car, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rye → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Frankston then take the bus to Lyons Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costA$460($310)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Campbellfield then Frankston and then to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Frankston then take the bus to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd.
- Duration24h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Rye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Rye by bus, plane, car, ferry 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 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$340 ($230).
The distance between Yamba and Rye is around 1,378km (856 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,268km (788 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Yamba and Rye by bus, plane, car and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Rye is to take the bus, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$340 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Rye, 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 Yamba and Rye. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Rye. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Rye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Campbellfield, Greensborough Station/Para Rd and Frankston. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Yamba and Rye. 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 Yamba to Rye. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then drive to Queenscliff then take a ferry to Sorrento. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Rye is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Rye. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Yamba and Rye. The distance is around 1,600km (994 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Rye is to take the bus, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$340 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Rye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 5 similar | 7h 10m | A$460($310) | once daily | 1,486km (923 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, plane and train | 7h 15m | A$595($400) | once daily | 1,378km (856 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane and train | 8h 40m | A$385($260) | once daily | 1,642km (1,020 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Car and Ferry | 6h 35m | A$340($230) | once daily | 1,543km (959 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, plane, car and ferry | 6h 45m | A$400($270) | once daily | 1,422km (884 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane, car and ferry | 7h 10m | A$430($290) | once daily | 1,657km (1,030 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | A$180($120) | 4 times a week | 1,698km (1,055 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 24h 40m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,763km (1,096 miles) |
| Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train | 1 day 1h | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,789km (1,112 miles) |
| Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train | 1 day 1h | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,804km (1,121 miles) |
Drive | 16h 55m | A$300($205) | on demand | 1,600km (994 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Rye
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Byron Bay Express
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Rye
The following major airports near Rye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Rye
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Rye
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Rye