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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Rye is to bus which costs $7 - $22 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Rye is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Cowes and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowes to Rye. However, there are services departing from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St and arriving at Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Cowes to Rye?

The distance between Cowes and Rye is 166 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Rye without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $7 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cowes to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowes to Rye bus from?

Cowes to Rye bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St station.

Where does the Cowes to Rye bus arrive?

Cowes to Rye bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Cranbourne Park SC/High St station.

Can I drive from Cowes to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowes to Rye is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Cowes to Rye.

Where can I stay near Rye?

There are 1658+ hotels available in Rye.

Cowes to Rye - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Rye by bus, car ferry, ferry, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Cranbourne Park SC/High Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
4h 13m
$7–21
Car ferry, ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry
2. Take the ferry from French Island Tankerton to Stony Pointferry
3. Take the train from Stony Point Station to Frankston Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Frankston to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
4h 40m
$46
Drive 136.6 km
1. Drive from Cowes to Ryecar 136.6 km
1h 47m
$25–35

Cowes to Rye by bus

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.1 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Cranbourne Park SC/High St, Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St, and Frankston in around 4h 13m.

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