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

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Geelong is to bus and train which costs $15 - $35 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Geelong is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h and costs $40 - $70.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Geelong?

The distance between Phillip Island and Geelong is 221 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Geelong without a car is to bus and train via Clyde North which takes 4h 17m and costs $21 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Phillip Island to Geelong, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 897+ hotels available in Geelong.

Phillip Island to Geelong - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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

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Bus, train via Clyde North
best
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High Stbus
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
4h 17m
$21–39
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus
2. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain
7h 21m
$16–34
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Sorrentocar
2. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
3h
$40–65
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
4h 33m
$196–233

Phillip Island to Geelong by bus, train, and tram

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Phillip Island to Geelong. However, you can take the bus to Station St/High St, walk to Cranbourne Station, take the train to Town Hall Station, walk to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, take the line 11 vehicle to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Geelong Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Geelong Station via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, and Sunshine Station in around 7h 21m.

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