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

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Rosebud is to bus and line 788 bus which costs $7 - $22 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Rosebud is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Phillip Island and Rosebud?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Rosebud. However, there are services departing from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St and arriving at Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Rosebud?

The distance between Phillip Island and Rosebud is 158 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Rosebud without a car is to bus and line 788 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $7 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Phillip Island to Rosebud, including transfers.

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

Phillip Island to Rosebud bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St station.

Where does the Phillip Island to Rosebud bus arrive?

Phillip Island to Rosebud bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Cranbourne Park SC/High St station.

Can I drive from Phillip Island to Rosebud?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Rosebud is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Phillip Island to Rosebud.

Where can I stay near Rosebud?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Rosebud.

Phillip Island to Rosebud - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 788 bus

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

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Bus, line 788 bus
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1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Cranbourne Park SC/High Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788 / ...
3h 51m
$7–21
Car ferry, ferry, train, line 788 bus
1. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry
2. Take the ferry from French Island Tankerton to Stony Pointferry
3. Take the train from Stony Point Station to Frankston Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Frankston to Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus 788 / ...
4h 18m
$45
Drive 123.7 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Rosebudcar 123.7 km
1h 32m
$23–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Rosebudtaxi 123.7 km
1h 32m
$200–250

Phillip Island to Rosebud by bus

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.4 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Cranbourne Park SC/High St, Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St, and Frankston in around 3h 51m.

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