What is the cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges is to bus which costs $13 - $28 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Phillip Island and Dandenong Ranges?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

The distance between Phillip Island and Dandenong Ranges is 147 km. The road distance is 121.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $13 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges bus from?

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

Where does the Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges.

Where can I stay near Dandenong Ranges?

There are 815+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.

Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges by bus, taxi, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus Coach
4h 15m
$14–28
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Stony Point Station to Frankston Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Frankston Station to Richmond Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rdbus 688
4h 40m
$194–227
Drive 121.2 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Dandenong Rangescar 121.2 km
1h 41m
$22–32

Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges by bus

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Distance: 147.3 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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