What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Penguin Island?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Penguin Island is to fly and train and ferry which costs $330 - $650 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Penguin Island?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Penguin Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 8h 17m and costs $330 - $650.

How far is it from Melbourne to Penguin Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Penguin Island is 2794 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Penguin Island?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Melbourne to Penguin Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Penguin Island?

Penguin Island is 2h behind Melbourne. It is currently 7:13 AM in Melbourne and 5:13 AM in Penguin Island.

Where can I stay near Penguin Island?

There are 334+ hotels available in Penguin Island.

Melbourne to Penguin Island - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Penguin Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Perth Airport, train, ferry
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MEL - PER
2. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Rockingham Stn Platform 2train
3. Take the ferry from Shoalwater to Penguin Islandferry
8h 17m
$330–627
Fly to Busselton Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Busselton Airport (BQB)plane MEL - BQB
2. Take the bus from Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurahbus
3. Take the ferry from Shoalwater to Penguin Islandferry
11h 22m
$349–842

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

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4h 35mAverage Duration

$255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,794.2 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Penguin Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Penguin Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Rockingham Stn Platform 2, walk to Rockingham Stn Stand 10, take the line 552 bus to Penguin Rd After Watts Rd, walk to Shoalwater, then take the ferry to Penguin Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Busselton Airport (BQB), take the taxi to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, take the bus to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah, walk to Mandurah Stn Platform 1, take the train to Rockingham Stn Platform 1, walk to Rockingham Stn Stand 10, take the line 552 bus to Penguin Rd After Watts Rd, walk to Shoalwater, then take the ferry to Penguin Island.

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