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Essendon to Phillip Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essendon and Phillip Island takes 7h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essendon 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.

7h 30m
Duration
157 km
Distance
$22
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Essendon to Phillip Island bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Essendon and Phillip Island. The earliest departure is at 11:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Phillip Island at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross Station and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan busesV-Line Buses13h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan busesV-Line Buses5h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essendon 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.

Map of how to get from Essendon to Phillip Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Wimbeldon Heights via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 4h 35m.

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