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How to get fromPortarlington to Phillip Islandby ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Portarlington to Phillip Island by ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne Docklandsferry ferry Portarlington to Docklands
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus bus Coach
    5h 27m
    $39–54

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Sunshine Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rdbus bus 903
    3. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus bus
    9h 4m
    $21–40

  3. Ferry, bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    1. Take the ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne Docklandsferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus bus
    5h 41m
    $34–51

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sorrento to Phillip Islandcar car
    2h 51m
    $38–66

Portarlington to Phillip Island by ferry, tram, foot, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 186.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Portarlington to Phillip Island. However, you can take the ferry to Melbourne Docklands, walk to Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3, take the line 75 vehicle to Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4, walk to Town Hall Station, take the train to Dandenong Station, walk to Dandenong Station/Foster St, then take the bus to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Portarlington to Wimbeldon Heights via Melbourne Docklands, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 5h 41m.

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