What is the cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

The cheapest way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges is to bus and line 901 bus and line 664 bus and line 688 bus which costs $7 - $23 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

The fastest way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Phillip Island and Dandenong Ranges?

No, there is no direct bus from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges. However, there are services departing from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd and arriving at Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Knox City Shopping Centre and Croydon Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

The distance between Phillip Island and Dandenong Ranges is 213 km. The road distance is 121.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to taxi and train and line 688 bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $190 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges bus from?

Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd station.

Where does the Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges bus arrive?

Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Can I drive from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

Yes, the driving distance between Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges.

Where can I stay near Dandenong Ranges?

There are 832+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.

Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges - 4 ways to travel via train, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train, line 688 bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Stony Point Station to Frankston Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Frankston Station to Richmond Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rdbus 688
4h 56m
$194–227
Bus, line 901 bus, line 664 bus, line 688 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Knox City Shopping Centrebus 901
3. Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Croydon Station/Railway Avebus 664 / ...
4. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rdbus 688
5h 16m
$8–22
Drive 121.3 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Dandenong Rangescar 121.3 km
1h 40m
$22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Richmond Stationtrain Cranbourne
5h 17m
$13–27

Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges by bus

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.9 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Knox City Shopping Centre, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 5h 16m.

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