What is the cheapest way to get from Colac to Phillip Island?

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Phillip Island is to train and bus via Mount Waverley which costs $13 - $35 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colac to Phillip Island?

The fastest way to get from Colac to Phillip Island is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Colac to Phillip Island?

The distance between Colac and Phillip Island is 296 km. The road distance is 283.1 km.

How do I travel from Colac to Phillip Island without a car?

The best way to get from Colac to Phillip Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Colac to Phillip Island?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Colac to Phillip Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colac to Phillip Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Phillip Island is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Colac to Phillip Island.

Where can I stay near Phillip Island?

There are 1075+ hotels available in Phillip Island.

Colac to Phillip Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus Coach
6h 9m
$15–32
Train, bus via Mount Waverley
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rdbus 903
3. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus
9h 18m
$14–31
Train, bus via Koo-Wee-Rup
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus
6h 25m
$15–33
Drive 283.1 km
1. Drive from Colac to Phillip Islandcar 283.1 km
3h 25m
$54–78
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Stony Point Station to Phillip Islandtaxi
6h 22m
$194–236

Colac to Phillip Island by train and bus

24Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 296.1 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Colac to Phillip Island. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, take the train to Flinders Street 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 Colac Station to Wimbeldon Heights via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 6h 25m.

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