Road Trip Essendon → Phillip Island - 144 km / 1 h 51 min

How to Travel from

Essendon to Phillip Island

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Australia Essendon Phillip Island

Cheapest

By car (144 km)

1 h 51 min

144 km.

from $7

Other

Rideshare

1 h 51 min

144 km.

from $5.48

Train, Ferry

4 h 40 min

84 km.

from $19.43

Bus via Noble Park

6 h 32 min

84 km.

from $5.43

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

Phone:

1800 800 007

Website:

metrotrains.com.au/

Train from Flinders Street to Frankston

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Train from Frankston to Stony

Ave. Duration:

36 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

V/Line

Phone:

1800 800 007

Website:

vline.com.au/

Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$4.42–$7.68

Bus operators

Metropolitan Buses

Website:

ptv.vic.gov.au

Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chadstone

Ave. Duration:

2h 12m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

V-Line Buses

Phone:

+61 3 9662 2505

Website:

vline.com.au/

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Koo

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$0.76–$10.10

Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$0.76–$10.10

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 Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Once a week

Bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Cowes

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Once a week

Other operators

Westernport Ferries

Phone:

03 5257 4565

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westernportferries.com.au/

Other from Stony Point to Phillip

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$11.23

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 ferry which costs $12.97 and takes 4h 40m.

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 $17.39 - $27.17 .

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 Cowes Transit Centre/Church St via Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd, Dandenong Station/Foster St and Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Essendon to Phillip Island?

The distance between Essendon and Phillip Island is 93 km. The road distance is 146.8 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 ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs $12.97 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Essendon to Phillip Island.

Where can I stay near Phillip Island?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Phillip Island. Prices start at $88.80 per night.

Churchill Island

Churchill Island is a 50 (125) island in Western Port, Victoria, Australia. The island is named after John Churchill, Esquire of Dawlish. The island is linked to Phillip Island by a bridge, with Phillip Island itself connected to the mainland via another bridge. Notably, Churchill Island was the site of Victoria’s first European garden and wheat crop. The island features a working farm, fully restored cottages from the 1860s, and a homestead dating back to 1872, all accessible to visitors. Adjacent to the 670-hectare (1,656-acre) Churchill Island Marine National Park the island is managed by Phillip Island Nature Parks and is listed on the Victorian heritage register.

Nobbies Centre

The Nobbies Centre is an ecotourism destination located at Point Grant, on the western tip of Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia. Once known as the Seal Rocks Sea Life Centre, the centre is managed by the Phillip Island Nature Park, and features educational displays, a cafe, a children's play area, and a gift shop. Overlooking Seal Rocks, Australia's largest colony of fur seals, with an estimated 16,000 inhabiting the area, around half a million people visit the centre yearly, with 53% being international visitors. A network of boardwalks outside the centre allow visitors to view the seal colony, The Nobbies, and The Blowhole.

Phillip Island Nature Park

Phillip Island Nature Park (PINP) is a conservation park located on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia. Created in 1996, the park is owned by the Victorian State Government; however, it is a self-funding commercial attraction for the purpose of animal conservation and research. An oil spill off the island in January, 2000 led to a worldwide appeal for hand-knitted penguin sweaters.

Five ways to Travel from Essendon to Phillip Island

Transport providers

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

V/Line

Bus operators

Metropolitan Buses

V-Line Buses

South Coast Bus

Other operators

Westernport Ferries

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Phillip Island?

How far is it from Essendon to Phillip Island?

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

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

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

Where does the Essendon to Phillip Island bus arrive?

Can I drive from Essendon to Phillip Island?

Where can I stay near Phillip Island?