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How to get fromBairnsdale to Cowesby train, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Bairnsdale to Cowes by train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Dandenong Stationtrain train Traralgon
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Coach
    6h 23m
    $11–30

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Traralgon to Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus
    6h 43m
    $10–29

  3. Drive 267.1 km

    1. Drive from Bairnsdale to Cowescar car 267.1 km
    3h 18m
    $48–69

  4. Train, bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train Traralgon
    2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes Transit Centrebus bus
    6h 39m
    $13–31

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Caulfield Stationtrain train Traralgon
    2. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry ferry
    7h 38m
    $33–37

Bairnsdale to Cowes by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Bairnsdale to Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Traralgon, and Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr in around 6h 43m.

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