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How to get fromPhillip Island to Geelongby bus, train, car, car ferry, shuttle, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train via Berwick

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    1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Drbus bus
    2. Take the train from Narre Warren Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    4h 11m
    $21–26

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Phillip Island to Sorrentocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    3h
    $40–65

  3. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Phillip Island to Arts Centre Melbourneshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train Geelong
    4h 22m
    $69–83

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Station St/High Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    4h 23m
    $21–39

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    4h 34m
    $196–233

Phillip Island to Geelong by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Phillip Island to Geelong. However, you can take the bus to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr, take the line 835 bus to Narre Warren Station/Webb St, walk to Narre Warren Station, take the train to Town Hall Station, take the train to Footscray Station, then take the train to Geelong Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Phillip Island to Geelong via Sorrento and Queenscliff in around 3h.

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