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

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Essendon is to bus and train which costs $13 - $28 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Essendon is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Phillip Island and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Wimbeldon Heights and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Koo Wee Rup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Essendon?

The distance between Phillip Island and Essendon is 149 km. The road distance is 145.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Essendon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 17m and costs $13 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Phillip Island to Essendon, including transfers.

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

Phillip Island to Essendon bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Wimbeldon Heights station.

Where does the Phillip Island to Essendon bus arrive?

Phillip Island to Essendon bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Koo Wee Rup Station.

Can I drive from Phillip Island to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Essendon is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Phillip Island to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5123+ hotels available in Essendon.

Phillip Island to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Phillip Island to Essendon 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 17m
$13–27
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston
3h 50m
$194–227
Drive 145.1 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Essendoncar 145.1 km
1h 52m
$26–38
Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup
1. Take the bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
3h 57m
$14–31
Bus
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 Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
5h 18m
$14–28

Phillip Island to Essendon by bus and train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.8 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Essendon Station via Koo Wee Rup Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 57m.

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