What is the cheapest way to get from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $7 - $22 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Phillip Island Cowes and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cowes Transit Centre and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Koo Wee Rup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne?

The distance between Phillip Island Cowes and Melbourne is 143 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 6m and costs $7 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne bus from?

Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Cowes Transit Centre station.

Where does the Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne bus arrive?

Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Koo Wee Rup Station.

Can I drive from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne by bus, train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Station St/High Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
3h 6m
$7–21
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island Cowes to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston
3h 18m
$193–227
Drive 139.9 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbournecar 139.9 km
1h 47m
$26–37
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Phillip Island to Arts Centre Melbourneshuttle
2h 51m
$55–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
3h 41m
$8–25

Phillip Island Cowes to Melbourne by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 143.4 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

Local Way Tours operates a shuttle from Phillip Island to Arts Centre Melbourne once daily. Tickets cost $55–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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