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 which costs $11 - $26 and takes 4h 32m.

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 $23 - $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 Falls Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges?

The distance between Phillip Island and Dandenong Ranges is 147 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 bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $11 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 796+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster StCoach
4h 32m
$12–25
Taxi, train, line 688 bus
1. Take the taxi from Phillip Island to Stony Point Station
2. Take the train from Stony Point Station to Frankston Station
3. Take the train from Frankston Station to Richmond Station
4. Take the train from Richmond Station to Croydon Station
5. Take the bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd688
4h 55m
$193–226
Drive 121.3 km
1. Drive from Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges121.3 km
1h 40m
$24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Station St/High StCoach
2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Richmond StationCranbourne
5h 16m
$12–26

Phillip Island to Dandenong Ranges by bus

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4h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Ventnor Beach Rd/Gap Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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