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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Cowes

Composite routes from Melbourne to Cowes

Cheapest
1 h 45 min
Car
138 km.
from $7

Transport providers

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
Estimated price:
$3.84
Train from Frankston to Stony
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train from Flinders Street to Dandenong
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.84

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Flinders Street to Dandenong
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.93–$6.95
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.42–$7.68
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

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.76–$10.10
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Cowes
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.14–$11.37

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:
Website:
westernportferries.com.au/
Other from Stony Point to Phillip
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cowes is to train and bus which costs $4.24 - $16.30 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cowes is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cowes?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cowes. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Cowes Transit Centre via Koo Wee Rup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cowes?

The distance between Melbourne and Cowes is 152 km. The road distance is 140.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cowes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $4.46 - $16.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Melbourne to Cowes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cowes bus from?

Melbourne to Cowes bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Cowes?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cowes is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $4.46 - $16.30 . There are no good options to train or fly between Melbourne to Cowes.

Where does the Melbourne to Cowes bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cowes bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Koo Wee Rup Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cowes?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cowes is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Melbourne to Cowes.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 1063+ hotels available in Cowes. Prices start at $88.80 per night.
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