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How to get fromPhillip Island to Bairnsdaleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    6h 19m
    $12–30

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr to Traralgonbus bus Traralgon - Wonthaggi Via Inverloch, Leongatha, Mirboo Nth
    2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus bus Traralgon
    6h 34m
    $10–30

  3. Drive 264.8 km

    1. Drive from Phillip Island to Bairnsdalecar car 264.8 km
    3h 16m
    $47–68

  4. Bus, train via Koo-Wee-Rup

    1. Take the bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    6h 29m
    $12–32

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Caulfield Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    7h 33m
    $198–235

Phillip Island to Bairnsdale by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Bairnsdale via Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr, Traralgon, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 6h 34m.

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