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

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $7 - $22 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Phillip Island and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Melbourne. 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 26m.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Melbourne?

The distance between Phillip Island and Melbourne is 140 km. The road distance is 136.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 58m and costs $7 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Phillip Island to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Phillip Island to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Melbourne is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Phillip Island to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5303+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2h 58m
$8–22
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 14m
$188–221
Drive 136.9 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Melbournecar 136.9 km
1h 42m
$25–36
Bus
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 26m
$8–25

Phillip Island to Melbourne by bus and train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.8 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Koo Wee Rup Station in around 3h 26m.

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