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How to get fromWarrnambool to Phillip Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Warrnambool to Phillip Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus bus Coach
    7h 22m
    $23–42

  2. Train, bus via Mount Waverley

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Warrnambool 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
    10h 37m
    $17–36

  3. Drive 389 km

    1. Drive from Warrnambool to Phillip Islandcar car 389 km
    4h 36m
    $70–101

  4. Train, bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 37m
    $18–39

  5. Train, taxi

    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 taxi from Stony Point Station to Phillip Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    $196–240

Warrnambool to Phillip Island by train, tram, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 405.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Warrnambool to Phillip Island. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, take the line 11 vehicle to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, 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 train from Warrnambool Station to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd via Sunshine Station, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd, and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 10h 37m.

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