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

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Phillip Island is to bus which costs $4 - $50 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Phillip Island is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Phillip Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Phillip Island. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Cowes Transit Centre via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Koo Wee Rup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Phillip Island?

The distance between Bendigo and Phillip Island is 246 km. The road distance is 285.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bendigo to Phillip Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 27m and costs $32 - $36.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Bendigo to Phillip Island, including transfers.

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

Bendigo to Phillip Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Bendigo to Phillip Island bus arrive?

Bendigo to Phillip Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Bendigo to Phillip Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Phillip Island is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bendigo to Phillip Island.

Where can I stay near Phillip Island?

There are 1369+ hotels available in Phillip Island.

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

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Bendigo 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
6h 27m
$32–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes Transit Centrebus
6h 30m
$5–49
Drive 285.5 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Phillip Islandcar 285.5 km
3h 25m
$51–74
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bendigo to Melbourne Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
3. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus
9h 4m
$65–78

Bendigo to Phillip Island by bus

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Distance: 246.1 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Cowes Transit Centre via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 6h 30m.

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