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

The cheapest way to get from Phillips Island to Melbourne is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phillips Island to Melbourne is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Phillips Island and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillips Island to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Information Centre/Grampians Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ararat station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Phillips Island and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Phillips Island station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Phillips Island to Melbourne?

The distance between Phillips Island and Melbourne is 272 km. The road distance is 264.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillips Island to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs $55 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Phillips Island to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

Phillips Island to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Information Centre/Grampians Rd station.

Where do I catch the Phillips Island to Melbourne train from?

Phillips Island to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Stawell Station.

Train or bus from Phillips Island to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Phillips Island to Melbourne is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $140 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Phillips Island to Melbourne bus arrive?

Phillips Island to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.

Where does the Phillips Island to Melbourne train arrive?

Phillips Island to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Phillips Island to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillips Island to Melbourne is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Phillips Island to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5288+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 37m
$56–197
Drive 264.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Phillips Island to Melbournecar 264.2 km
3h 15m
$48–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
5h 19m
$142–166
Train
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
6h 19m
$112–225

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Distance: 272 km
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Phillips Island to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Information Centre/Grampians Rd and Ararat station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 19m.

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