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How to get fromBallarat to Phillip Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballarat to Phillip Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus bus Coach
    5h 33m
    $22–40

  2. Train, bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus bus
    5h 48m
    $17–37

  3. Drive 249 km

    1. Drive from Ballarat to Phillip Islandcar car 249 km
    2h 56m
    $45–65

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Stony Point Station to Phillip Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $195–238

  5. Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus bus
    5h 55m
    $103–124

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus bus
    8h 39m
    $59–74

Ballarat to Phillip Island by train, tram, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Phillip Island, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Wimbeldon Heights via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 5h 55m.

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