There are 6 ways to get from Phillip Island to Mount Hotham by taxi, train, bus, or car
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, bus
best- Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the taxi from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Mount Hothamtaxi
10h 6m$322–547Bus, train #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus 901
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rdbus
13h 33m$22–194Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High Stbus
- Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rdbus
11h 42m$27–63Drive 381.5 km
- Drive from Phillip Island to Mount Hothamcar 381.5 km
4h 33m$69–100Bus, train via Bairnsdale
- Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rdbus 14
- Take the bus from Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rdbus
12h 14m$23–46Bus
- Take the bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
- Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson Stbus
- Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rdbus
12h 39m$27–79
Phillip Island to Mount Hotham by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Mount Hotham is to bus and train via Bairnsdale which costs $22 - $50 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Mount Hotham is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Mount Hotham. However, there are services departing from Wimbeldon Heights and arriving at Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St, Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Phillip Island and Mount Hotham is 563 km. The road distance is 381.5 km.
The best way to get from Phillip Island to Mount Hotham without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 10h 6m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Phillip Island to Mount Hotham, including transfers.
Phillip Island to Mount Hotham bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Wimbeldon Heights station.
Phillip Island to Mount Hotham bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Koo Wee Rup Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Mount Hotham is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Phillip Island to Mount Hotham.
There are 470+ hotels available in Mount Hotham.
What companies run services between Phillip Island, VIC, Australia and Mount Hotham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd via Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St, Wangaratta Station/Norton St, and Alpine Hotel/Anderson St in around 12h 39m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $29–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Dandenong Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Koo Wee Rup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Bairnsdale to Omeo Primary School/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Shire Offices/Great Alpine Rd to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Alpine Hotel/Anderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
Bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Transit Lounge/Great Alpine Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Koo Wee Rup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wangaratta Station, Norton St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $110–220
Phillip Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5952 2200
- Website
- 131008.com
South Coast Taxi
- Phone
- 1300687222.
- Website
- southcoasttaxis.com.au
Bright Taxi
- Phone
- +610423 015 152
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