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

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Williamstown is to bus and train which costs $13 - $28 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Williamstown is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Phillip Island and Williamstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Williamstown. However, there are services departing from Wimbeldon Heights and arriving at Laverton St/Victoria St via Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd, Lonsdale St/Spencer St and Leeds St/Paisley St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Williamstown?

The distance between Phillip Island and Williamstown is 153 km. The road distance is 147.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Williamstown without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 30m and costs $13 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Phillip Island to Williamstown, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Phillip Island to Williamstown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Phillip Island to Williamstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Williamstown is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Phillip Island to Williamstown.

Where can I stay near Williamstown?

There are 5220+ hotels available in Williamstown.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Phillip Island to Williamstown 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 30m
$13–27
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
3h 54m
$188–221
Drive 147.6 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Williamstowncar 147.6 km
1h 51m
$27–39
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 Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
4h 40m
$14–40
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 Marigold Ave/Millers Rdbus 903
7h 23m
$14–28

Phillip Island to Williamstown by bus and train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.1 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Laverton St/Victoria St via Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, Leeds St/Hopkins St, and Leeds St/Paisley St in around 4h 40m.

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