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How to get fromEssendon to Phillip Islandby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Phillip Island by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    best
    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 Wimbeldon Heightsbus bus
    4h 35m
    $14–30

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rdbus bus 903
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus bus Coach
    6h 23m
    $7–22

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Frankston Rail Replacement Bus Stop to Stony Point Rail Replacement Bus Stoptrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Stony Point Rail Replacement Bus Stop to Phillip Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $192–232

  4. Drive 145.1 km

    1. Drive from Essendon to Phillip Islandcar car 145.1 km
    1h 52m
    $26–38

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Dandenong Stationtrain train Pakenham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus bus Coach
    4h 37m
    $12–28

Essendon to Phillip Island by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Wimbeldon Heights via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 4h 35m.

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