What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Rye?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Rye is to train and bus which costs $20 - $24 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Rye?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Rye is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Rye. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Rye?

The distance between Ballarat and Rye is 203 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Rye without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Rye without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $20 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Rye?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Ballarat to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Rye bus from?

Ballarat to Rye bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Ballarat station.

Where does the Ballarat to Rye bus arrive?

Ballarat to Rye bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Rye is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Ballarat to Rye.

Where can I stay near Rye?

There are 1653+ hotels available in Rye.

Ballarat to Rye - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Rye by train, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
4h 29m
$21–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
5h 53m
$86
Drive 201.4 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Ryecar 201.4 km
2h 29m
$37–53
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Queenscliff Marina/Wharf Stbus 56
3. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry
6h 2m
$23–47

Ballarat to Rye by train and bus

206Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.7 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Rye, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Frankston in around 5h 53m.

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