Warrnambool to Phillip Island: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Warrnambool to Phillip Island

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Australia Warrnambool Phillip Island

Cheapest

By car (390 km)

4 h 40 min

390 km.

from $21

Other

Rideshare

4 h 40 min

390 km.

from $14.84

Train, Ferry

7 h 50 min

237 km.

from $28.04

Bus

9 h 53 min

236 km.

from $82.35

Bus, Plane, Train

8 h 21 min

237 km.

from $294.82

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

V/Line

Phone:

1800 800 007

Website:

vline.com.au/

Train from Warrnambool to Southern

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$5.94–$8.21

Train from Warrnambool to Sunshine

Ave. Duration:

3h 17m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$5.94–$8.21

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

Firefly Express

Phone:

1300 730 740

Website:

fireflyexpress.com.au

Bus from Ballarat to Southern

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$42.95–$58.10

Metropolitan Buses

Website:

ptv.vic.gov.au

Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Chadstone

Ave. Duration:

3h 2m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

V-Line Buses

Phone:

+61 3 9662 2505

Website:

vline.com.au/

Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$1.89–$15.16

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 Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist

Ave. Duration:

2h 51m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$2.27–$16.42

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

Airlines

Regional Express

Website:

rex.com.au/

Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne

Ave. Duration:

1h 8m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$126.31–$530.50

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 Warrnambool to Phillip Island?

The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Phillip Island is to train and ferry which costs $17.39 - $20.65 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Phillip Island is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Warrnambool and Phillip Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Phillip Island. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Cowes Transit Centre via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Koo Wee Rup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Warrnambool to Phillip Island?

The distance between Warrnambool and Phillip Island is 351 km. The road distance is 392.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Warrnambool to Phillip Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 50m and costs $17.39 - $20.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Warrnambool to Phillip Island, including transfers.

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

Warrnambool to Phillip Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.

Where does the Warrnambool to Phillip Island bus arrive?

Warrnambool to Phillip Island bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Warrnambool to Phillip Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Phillip Island is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Warrnambool 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.

Six ways to Travel from Warrnambool to Phillip Island

Transport providers

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

V/Line

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Metropolitan Buses

V-Line Buses

South Coast Bus

Airlines

Regional Express

Other operators

Westernport Ferries

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Warrnambool and Phillip Island?

How far is it from Warrnambool to Phillip Island?

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

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

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

Where does the Warrnambool to Phillip Island bus arrive?

Can I drive from Warrnambool to Phillip Island?

Where can I stay near Phillip Island?