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

The cheapest way to get from Rye to Cowes is to bus which costs $6 - $22 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rye to Cowes is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Rye and Cowes?

No, there is no direct bus from Rye to Cowes. However, there are services departing from Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd and arriving at Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Frankston and Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Rye to Cowes?

The distance between Rye and Cowes is 85 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rye to Cowes without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 4h 25m and costs $29.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Rye to Cowes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rye to Cowes bus from?

Rye to Cowes bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd station.

Where does the Rye to Cowes bus arrive?

Rye to Cowes bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Frankston station.

Can I drive from Rye to Cowes?

Yes, the driving distance between Rye to Cowes is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Rye to Cowes.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

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

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Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd to Frankstonbus 788
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry
4h 25m
$29
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cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd to Frankstonbus 788
2. Take the bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus Coach
5h 2m
$7–22
Drive 136.6 km
1. Drive from Rye to Cowescar 136.6 km
1h 46m
$25–35

Rye to Cowes by bus

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5h 2mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.5 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Elgan Ave/Point Nepean Rd to Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Frankston, Cranbourne Park SC/High St, and Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St in around 5h 2m.

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