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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rye is to train and bus which costs $12 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rye is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Rye. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Rye?

The distance between Melbourne and Rye is 87 km. The road distance is 89.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Rye without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Melbourne to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Rye bus from?

Melbourne to Rye bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Where does the Melbourne to Rye bus arrive?

Melbourne to Rye bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Rye is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Melbourne to Rye.

Where can I stay near Rye?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Rye.

Melbourne to Rye - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Rye by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Lyons St/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
2h 45m
$12
Drive 89.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Ryecar 89.9 km
1h 15m
$17–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Ryetaxi 89.9 km
1h 15m
$200–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788
4h 4m
$40

Melbourne to Rye by train and bus

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.2 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston in around 4h 4m.

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