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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowesferry ferry
    4h 44m
    $22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rdbus bus 903
    2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Coach
    8h 11m
    $7–23

  3. Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes Transit Centrebus bus
    5h 31m
    $14–31

  4. Drive 147.5 km

    1. Drive from Williamstown to Phillip Islandcar car 147.5 km
    1h 52m
    $27–38

Williamstown to Phillip Island by bus

Calendar48Weekly Buses
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Osborne St/Victoria St to Cowes Transit Centre via Altona Gate SC/Millers Rd, Southern Cross Station/Collins St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 5h 31m.

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