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How to get fromMelbourne to Phillip Island Cowesby bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Phillip Island Cowes by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes Transit Centrebus bus
    3h 37m
    $9–24

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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 8m
    $6–22

  3. 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 13m
    $22

  4. Drive 139.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Phillip Island Cowescar car 139.4 km
    1h 46m
    $25–37

Melbourne to Phillip Island Cowes by bus and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Phillip Island Cowes, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Phillip Island Cowes via Koo Wee Rup Station and Cowes Transit Centre in around 3h 37m.

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