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How to get fromSydney to Phillip Islandby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Phillip Island by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Phillip Islandshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    $173–367

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus bus 901
    3. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus
    17h 1m
    $73–263

  3. Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    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 Cowes Transit Centrebus bus
    16h 23m
    $143–246

  4. Drive 975.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Phillip Islandcar car 975.4 km
    10h 47m
    $173–250

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Phillip Islandshuttle bus
    10h 17m
    $163–405

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Springvale Station/Springvale Rdbus bus 902
    3. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus
    16h 38m
    $108–128

Sydney to Phillip Island by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Sydney Central Station to Cowes Transit Centre via Melbourne, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 16h 23m.

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