What is the cheapest way to get from Macleod (Station) to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Macleod (Station) to Cowes is to bus which costs $12 - $29 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macleod (Station) to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Macleod (Station) to Cowes is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Macleod (Station) and Cowes?

No, there is no direct bus from Macleod (Station) station to Cowes. However, there are services departing from Greensborough Station/Para Rd and arriving at Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Macleod (Station) to Cowes?

The distance between Macleod (Station) and Cowes is 99 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.

How do I travel from Macleod (Station) to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Macleod (Station) to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs $23.

How long does it take to get from Macleod (Station) to Cowes?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Macleod (Station) to Cowes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macleod (Station) to Cowes bus from?

Macleod (Station) to Cowes bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Greensborough Station/Para Rd.

Where does the Macleod (Station) to Cowes bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Macleod (Station) to Cowes?

Yes, the driving distance between Macleod (Station) to Cowes is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Macleod (Station) to Cowes.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Cowes.

Macleod (Station) to Cowes - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Macleod (Station) to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry
4h 51m
$22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus Coach
5h 32m
$12–28
Drive 143.1 km
1. Drive from Macleod (Station) to Cowescar 143.1 km
1h 53m
$26–37
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arts Centre Melbourne to Phillip Islandshuttle
3h 37m
$60–70

Macleod (Station) to Cowes by train and bus

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5h 32mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.1 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Macleod (Station), VIC, Australia and Cowes, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Macleod Station to Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Greensborough Station, Greensborough Station/Para Rd, and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 5h 32m.

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