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How to get fromMalvern to Cowesby bus, train, ferry, car, tram, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Coach
    3h 48m
    $7–23

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Malvern 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
    3h 58m
    $23

  3. Drive 127.7 km

    1. Drive from Malvern to Cowescar car 127.7 km
    1h 41m
    $23–33

  4. Line 6 tram, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from Fraser St/High St #46 to Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14tram tram 6
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Arts Centre Melbourne to Phillip Islandshuttle bus
    3h 31m
    $61–71

  5. Line 800 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus bus 800 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Coach
    4h 42m
    $7–23

Malvern to Cowes by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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