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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cowes to Bairnsdale

Composite routes from Cowes to Bairnsdale

Cheapest
3 h 19 min
Car
267 km.
from $14
Other
6 h 26 min
Bus, Train
217 km.
from $11.34
6 h 31 min
Bus, Train
217 km.
from $11.02
6 h 39 min
218 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Dandenong to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.89–$6.52
Train from Pakenham to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.78–$6.52
Train from Caulfield to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.89–$6.52
Bus from Cowes Transit Centre to Koo
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.70–$6.34

Bus operators

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Dandenong
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.92–$9.78
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.98–$9.78
Bus from Cowes Transit Centre to Koo
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.60–$8.15

South Coast Bus

Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/customer-service/operator-contact-details/?utm_source=open_data_click_agency&utm_medium=open_data_agency_click&utm_campaign=open_data_click
Bus from Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr to Traralgon
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from Cowes Transit Centre to Koo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cowes to Bairnsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Bairnsdale is to bus and train via Koo-Wee-Rup which costs $5.33 - $15.22 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cowes to Bairnsdale?

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Cowes and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowes to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St and arriving at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St via Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Cowes to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Cowes and Bairnsdale is 357 km. The road distance is 267.9 km.

How do I travel from Cowes to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Cowes to Bairnsdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $5.43 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from Cowes to Bairnsdale?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cowes to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowes to Bairnsdale bus from?

Cowes to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by South Coast Bus, depart from Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr station.

Train or bus from Cowes to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Cowes to Bairnsdale is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $152.17 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Cowes to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Cowes to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by South Coast Bus, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Cowes to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowes to Bairnsdale is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cowes to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 202+ hotels available in Bairnsdale. Prices start at $52.61 per night.
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