There are 5 ways to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by taxi, train, rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
3h 53m$216–249Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
5h 47m$8–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phillip Island to Melbourne-MEL156.6 km
2h 1mDrive 156.6 km
- Drive from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 156.6 km
2h 1m$28–41Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup
- Take the bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
- Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
4h 1m$36–53
Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which costs $7 - $22 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Wimbeldon Heights and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Koo Wee Rup Station and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Phillip Island and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 204 km. The road distance is 156.6 km.
The best way to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 53m and costs $210 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Wimbeldon Heights station.
Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Koo Wee Rup Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Phillip Island to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 3997+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Phillip Island, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Koo Wee Rup Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Koo Wee Rup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $7–11
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Koo Wee Rup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Phillip Island to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Phillip Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5952 2200
- Website
- 131008.com
South Coast Taxi
- Phone
- 1300687222.
- Website
- southcoasttaxis.com.au
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Phillip Island and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









