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How to get fromFootscray to Cowesby train, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Footscray to Cowes by train, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Dandenong Stationtrain train Pakenham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Coach
    4h 17m
    $6–22

  2. Train, ferry

    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 33m
    $22

  3. Drive 141.9 km

    1. Drive from Footscray to Cowescar car 141.9 km
    1h 56m
    $26–37

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arts Centre Melbourne to Phillip Islandshuttle bus
    3h 13m
    $60–70

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rdbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes Transit Centrebus bus
    4h 51m
    $8–34

Footscray to Cowes by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

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

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