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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Phillip Island is to bus which costs $5 - $21 and takes 6h 23m.

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 51m and costs $27 - $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 153 km. The road distance is 145.8 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 19m and costs $6 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Essendon to Phillip Island.

Where can I stay near Phillip Island?

There are 1075+ 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 StationPakenham / ...
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap RdCoach
4h 19m
$6–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd903
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap RdCoach
6h 23m
$5–20
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston StationFrankston
2. Take the taxi from Stony Point Station to Phillip Island
4h 32m
$185–225
Drive 145.8 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Phillip Island145.8 km
1h 51m
$28–40
Bus via Koo-Wee-Rup
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter RdCoach
2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heights
4h 41m
$7–33

Essendon to Phillip Island by train and bus

24Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.6 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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 Flagstaff Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 4h 41m.

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