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How to get fromWarrnambool to Cowesby train, shuttle, car, bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Warrnambool to Cowes by train, shuttle, car, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Arts Centre Melbourne to Phillip Islandshuttle bus
    6h 36m
    $71–85

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Coach
    7h 30m
    $23–43

  3. Drive 391.6 km

    1. Drive from Warrnambool to Cowescar car 391.6 km
    4h 39m
    $70–101

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MGB - MEL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Phillip Islandshuttle bus
    9h 11m
    $277–432

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry ferry
    7h 45m
    $33–37

Warrnambool to Cowes by train, tram, foot, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Cowes, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Warrnambool to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, take the line 11 vehicle to Elizabeth St/Collins St #5, walk to Arts Centre Melbourne, then take the shuttle to Phillip Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Warrnambool to Cowes in around 4h 39m.

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