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

The cheapest way to get from Healesville to Cowes is to line 901 bus and bus which costs $6 - $23 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Healesville to Cowes is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $24 - $40.

How far is it from Healesville to Cowes?

The distance between Healesville and Cowes is 181 km. The road distance is 137.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Healesville to Cowes without a car is to line 901 bus and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $6 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Healesville to Cowes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Healesville to Cowes bus from?

Healesville to Cowes bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.

Where does the Healesville to Cowes bus arrive?

Healesville to Cowes bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Can I drive from Healesville to Cowes?

Yes, the driving distance between Healesville to Cowes is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Healesville to Cowes.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Cowes.

Healesville to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, line 901 bus, bus, and ferry

Q: Is there a direct bus between Healesville and Cowes?

No, there is no direct bus from Healesville to Cowes. However, there are services departing from Maroondah Hwy/Green St and arriving at Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Lilydale Station/West William St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

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

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Line 901 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus Coach
5h 41m
$7–23
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lilydale Station to Richmond Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Frankston Stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry
6h 3m
$29
Drive 137.9 km
1. Drive from Healesville to Cowescar 137.9 km
1h 52m
$25–36

Healesville to Cowes by bus

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.3 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Maroondah Hwy/Green St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Lilydale Station/West William St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 5h 41m.

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