What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Phillip Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Phillip Island is to train and ferry which costs $31 - $35 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Phillip Island?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Phillip Island is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Phillip Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Phillip Island. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Cowes Transit Centre via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Koo Wee Rup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Phillip Island?

The distance between Ballarat and Phillip Island is 197 km. The road distance is 249 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Phillip Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Phillip Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 54m and costs $31 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Phillip Island?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Ballarat to Phillip Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Phillip Island bus from?

Ballarat to Phillip Island bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where does the Ballarat to Phillip Island bus arrive?

Ballarat to Phillip Island bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Phillip Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Phillip Island is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Ballarat to Phillip Island.

Where can I stay near Phillip Island?

There are 1371+ hotels available in Phillip Island.

Ballarat to Phillip Island - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Phillip Island by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry
5h 54m
$32–35
Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes Transit Centrebus
6h 3m
$103–124
Drive 249 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Phillip Islandcar 249 km
2h 56m
$45–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
3. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus
8h 47m
$59–75

Ballarat to Phillip Island by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 3mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.3 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat to Cowes Transit Centre via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 6h 3m.

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