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

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Altona is to bus which costs $7 - $22 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Altona is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Phillip Island and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Altona. However, there are services departing from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd and arriving at Railway St North/Pier St via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Altona?

The distance between Phillip Island and Altona is 159 km. The road distance is 153.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Altona without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 35m and costs $13 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Phillip Island to Altona, including transfers.

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

Phillip Island to Altona bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd station.

Where does the Phillip Island to Altona bus arrive?

Phillip Island to Altona bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Can I drive from Phillip Island to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Altona is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Phillip Island to Altona.

Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 4945+ hotels available in Altona.

Phillip Island to Altona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
3h 35m
$13–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Railway St North/Pier Stbus 903
6h 44m
$8–22
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
3h 59m
$188–221
Drive 153.5 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Altonacar 153.5 km
1h 55m
$28–40

Phillip Island to Altona by bus and train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.4 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Railway St North/Pier St via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd in around 6h 44m.

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