What is the cheapest way to get from Orbost to Phillip Island?

The cheapest way to get from Orbost to Phillip Island is to bus which costs $11 - $40 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orbost to Phillip Island?

The fastest way to get from Orbost to Phillip Island is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Orbost and Phillip Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Orbost to Phillip Island. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Wolseley St and arriving at Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Traralgon and Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Orbost to Phillip Island?

The distance between Orbost and Phillip Island is 387 km. The road distance is 355.6 km.

How do I travel from Orbost to Phillip Island without a car?

The best way to get from Orbost to Phillip Island without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $11 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Orbost to Phillip Island?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Orbost to Phillip Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orbost to Phillip Island bus from?

Orbost to Phillip Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Nicholson St/Wolseley St station.

Where does the Orbost to Phillip Island bus arrive?

Orbost to Phillip Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Orbost to Phillip Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Orbost to Phillip Island is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Orbost to Phillip Island.

Where can I stay near Phillip Island?

There are 1371+ hotels available in Phillip Island.

Orbost to Phillip Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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

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1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the bus from Traralgon to Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Drbus
3. Take the bus from Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus
8h 18m
$11–36
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley St to Bairnsdalebus
2. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Dandenong Stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry
9h 45m
$40–58
Drive 355.6 km
1. Drive from Orbost to Phillip Islandcar 355.6 km
4h 20m
$64–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Dandenong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus
8h 43m
$12–53

Orbost to Phillip Island by bus

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Distance: 387.1 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Nicholson St/Wolseley St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Traralgon, and Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr in around 8h 18m.

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