How to get from Cowes to Ashburton by bus and train?

From Cowes to Ashburton by bus and train

To get from Cowes to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

189minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Ashburton
Leaves from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 38001
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 20018
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakleigh
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton)
    ID 9386
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ashburton
    Walk to
    Ashburton
    1.1 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cowes to Ashburton by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, PAKENHAM and 903

To get from Cowes to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

189minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Ashburton
Leaves from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 38001
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 20018
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakleigh
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton)
    ID 9386
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ashburton
    Walk to
    Ashburton
    1.1 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cowes to Ashburton

The distance between Cowes, Melbourne and Ashburton, Melbourne is approximately 118.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cowes to Ashburton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cowes

Cowes is located at Cowes, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai).

Bus stations close to Cowes:

  • Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
  • Corona Rd/Woolamai Beach Rd (Cape Woolamai)
  • Ocean Rch/Woolamai Beach Rd (Cape Woolamai)

Public transport stations close to Ashburton, Melbourne

Ashburton is located at Ashburton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hillcrest Rd/High St (Glen Iris).

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Burwood
  • Alamein
  • Ashburton

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Hillcrest Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Bellavista Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Munro Ave/High St (Ashburton)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cowes to Ashburton by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, PAKENHAM and 903

To get from Cowes to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station to Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 903 bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station to Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

189minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Ashburton
Leaves from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 38001
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 20018
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakleigh
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19805
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton)
    ID 9386
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ashburton
    Walk to
    Ashburton
    1.1 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cowes to Ashburton?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cowes to Ashburton?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cowes and Ashburton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cowes to Ashburton in Melbourne?

    The COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus line goes from Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station near Cowes to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Melbourne station near Ashburton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Cowes to Ashburton in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cowes and Ashburton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cowes to get to Ashburton in Melbourne?

    Get on the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from the Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) stop near Cowes in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cowes and Ashburton in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cowes to Ashburton?

    The ride from Cowes to Ashburton costs A$15.82.