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Phillip Island to Essendon buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phillip Island and Essendon takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 56m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Phillip Island to Essendon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration
152 km
Distance
$22
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Phillip Island to Essendon bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Phillip Island and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 11:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Phillip Island is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Essendon at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Koo Wee Rup Station and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    V-Line BusesMetropolitan busesMetropolitan buses4h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    V-Line BusesMetropolitan busesMetropolitan buses5h 54m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Phillip Island to Essendon? 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 Phillip Island to Essendon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Wimbeldon Heights to Essendon Station via Koo Wee Rup Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Station in around 3h 57m.

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