The average bus between Dandenong Ranges and Phillip Island takes 7h 18m and the fastest bus takes 4h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dandenong Ranges to Phillip Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Dandenong Ranges and Phillip Island. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dandenong Ranges is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Phillip Island at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dandenong Ranges to Phillip Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong Ranges to Phillip Island. However, there are services departing from Dandenong Ranges station and arriving at Phillip Island station via Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Dandenong Ranges to Phillip Island bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd station.
Dandenong Ranges to Phillip Island bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd station.
The distance between Dandenong Ranges and Phillip Island is 73.7 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd via Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, Knox City Shopping Centre, and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 4h 51m.