How to get from Ringwood to Cowes by bus?

By bus

To get from Ringwood to Cowes in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. Next, take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

198minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Cowes
Leaves from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 47252
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    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
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 37986
    121 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cowes
    Walk to
    Cowes
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ringwood to Cowes in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station to Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

190minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Cowes
Leaves from Ringwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    57 min
  • 7
    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
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 37986
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cowes
    Walk to
    Cowes
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ringwood to Cowes

The distance between Ringwood, Melbourne and Cowes, Melbourne is approximately 120.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ringwood to Cowes by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ringwood

Ringwood is located at Ringwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wilana St/Bedford Rd (Ringwood).

Train stations close to Ringwood:

  • Ringwood East
  • Heathmont
  • Mitcham

Bus stations close to Ringwood:

  • Wilana St/Bedford Rd (Ringwood)
  • Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
  • Station St/Wantirna Rd (Ringwood)

Public transport stations close to Cowes, Melbourne

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)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Ringwood to Cowes in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station to Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

190minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Cowes
Leaves from Ringwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    57 min
  • 7
    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
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)
    ID 37986
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cowes
    Walk to
    Cowes
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ringwood and Cowes?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ringwood to Cowes?

    The 901 bus line goes from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station near Ringwood in Ringwood to Frankston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Frankston station near Cowes in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ringwood to Cowes by bus?

    The total travel time between Ringwood in Ringwood and Cowes in Melbourne by bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ringwood to get to Cowes?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) stop near Ringwood in Ringwood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ringwood and Cowes?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Ringwood to Cowes?

    The ride from Ringwood to Cowes costs A$15.82.

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