How to get from Smiths Beach to Rye by bus?

By bus

To get from Smiths Beach to Rye in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station to Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 791 bus and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

219minA$15.82
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - 791
791
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Beach
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
    ID 17265
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
    ID 16834
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 791791
    Wait for bus
    791
    Frankston Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
    ID 21215
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
    Ride to bus station
    Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
    ID 13088
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smiths Beach to Rye

The distance between Smiths Beach, Melbourne and Rye, Melbourne is approximately 151.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smiths Beach to Rye by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Smiths Beach

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

Public transport stations close to Rye, Melbourne

Rye is located at Rye, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye).

Bus stations close to Rye:

  • Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
  • Weir St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
  • Rye Foreshore Reserve/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smiths Beach to Rye?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line 791, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smiths Beach and Rye in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smiths Beach to Rye in Melbourne?

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smiths Beach to Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Station St/High St (Cranbourne) station near Rye in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Smiths Beach to Rye in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Smiths Beach and Rye in Melbourne by bus is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smiths Beach to get to Rye in Melbourne?

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Melbourne stop near Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smiths Beach and Rye in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Station St/High St (Cranbourne) stop, which is closest to Rye in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smiths Beach to Rye?

    The ride from Smiths Beach to Rye costs A$15.82.

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