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

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There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Phillip Island by train, ferry, 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 41m
    $22

  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 Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Coach
    6h 31m
    $7–23

  3. Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    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 43m
    $13–30

  4. Drive 145.1 km

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

Essendon to Phillip Island by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Cowes Transit Centre via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 4h 43m.

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