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How to get fromCarlton to Phillip Islandby train, ferry, tram, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry ferry
    4h 32m
    $28

  2. Line 3 tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Caulfieldtram tram 3
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Coach
    4h 42m
    $12–28

  3. Drive 137.3 km

    1. Drive from Carlton to Phillip Islandcar car 137.3 km
    1h 44m
    $25–36

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes Transit Centrebus bus
    4h 52m
    $14–31

Carlton to Phillip Island by tram, train, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Faraday St/Lygon St to Cowes Transit Centre via Little Collins St/Queen St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 4h 52m.

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