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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Rosebud is to bus and line 788 bus which costs $7 - $22 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Rosebud is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Cowes and Rosebud?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowes to Rosebud. However, there are services departing from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St and arriving at Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Cowes to Rosebud?

The distance between Cowes and Rosebud is 158 km. The road distance is 126.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Rosebud without a car is to bus and line 788 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $7 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cowes to Rosebud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowes to Rosebud bus from?

Cowes to Rosebud bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St station.

Where does the Cowes to Rosebud bus arrive?

Cowes to Rosebud bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Cranbourne Park SC/High St station.

Can I drive from Cowes to Rosebud?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowes to Rosebud is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Cowes to Rosebud.

Where can I stay near Rosebud?

There are 1603+ hotels available in Rosebud.

Cowes to Rosebud - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 788 bus, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Rosebud by bus, car ferry, ferry, train, or car

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Bus, line 788 bus
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1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Cranbourne Park SC/High Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788 / ...
3h 51m
$7–21
Car ferry, ferry, train, line 788 bus
1. Take the car ferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry
2. Take the ferry from French Island Tankerton to Stony Pointferry
3. Take the train from Stony Point Station to Frankston Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Frankston to Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788 / ...
4h 18m
$46
Drive 126.3 km
1. Drive from Cowes to Rosebudcar 126.3 km
1h 36m
$23–33

Cowes to Rosebud by bus

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Distance: 158.4 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Cranbourne Park SC/High St, Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St, and Frankston in around 3h 51m.

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