What is the cheapest way to get from Cowes to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Melbourne is to bus and train via Dandenong Station/Foster St which costs $12 - $15 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cowes to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Cowes and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowes to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cowes Transit Centre and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Koo Wee Rup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Cowes to Melbourne?

The distance between Cowes and Melbourne is 143 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.

How do I travel from Cowes to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Cowes to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 56m and costs $7 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Cowes to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cowes to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowes to Melbourne bus from?

Cowes to Melbourne bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Cowes Transit Centre station.

Where does the Cowes to Melbourne bus arrive?

Cowes to Melbourne bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Koo Wee Rup Station.

Can I drive from Cowes to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowes to Melbourne is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Cowes to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Cowes to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Cowes to Melbourne by bus, train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Station St/High Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
2h 56m
$7–21
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Cowes to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston
3h 17m
$192–226
Drive 139.5 km
1. Drive from Cowes to Melbournecar 139.5 km
1h 46m
$25–37
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Phillip Island to Arts Centre Melbourneshuttle
2h 45m
$55–65
Bus, train via Dandenong Station/Foster St
1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Drbus Fountain Gate - Cowes Via San Remo, Pakenham
2. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
3h 10m
$13–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
3h 32m
$8–25

Cowes to Melbourne by bus and train

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.7 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

Local Way Tours operates a shuttle from Phillip Island to Arts Centre Melbourne once daily. Tickets cost $55–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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