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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Phillip Island is to train and bus which costs $6 - $22 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Phillip Island is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Phillip Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Phillip Island. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd via Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd and Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Essendon to Phillip Island?

The distance between Essendon and Phillip Island is 149 km. The road distance is 145.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Phillip Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $6 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Essendon to Phillip Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Phillip Island bus from?

Essendon to Phillip Island bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to Phillip Island bus arrive?

Essendon to Phillip Island bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Phillip Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Phillip Island is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Essendon to Phillip Island.

Where can I stay near Phillip Island?

There are 1063+ hotels available in Phillip Island.

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

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

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 Flinders Street Station to Dandenong Stationtrain Pakenham / ...
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus Coach
4h 17m
$7–22
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the taxi from Stony Point Station to Phillip Islandtaxi
4h 32m
$186–226
Drive 145.1 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Phillip Islandcar 145.1 km
1h 52m
$27–38
Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus
4h 35m
$14–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rdbus 903
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rdbus Coach
6h 23m
$7–22

Essendon to Phillip Island by train and bus

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.8 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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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