How to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LILYDALE train from Melbourne Central 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 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationMelbourne Central260 m • 4 min
- 2Wait for trainLILYDALECity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross3 min
- 4Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 20836260 m • 4 min
- 5Wait for busYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYarram
- 6Ride to bus stationKoo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)ID 1734157 min
- 7Wait for busCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCowes Or Inverloch
- 8Ride to bus stationCape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)ID 3798668 min
- 9Walk toCowes220 m • 3 min
By bus
To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes in Melbourne, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, 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 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 208361.23 km • 16 min
- 2Wait for busYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYarram
- 3Ride to bus stationKoo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)ID 1734157 min
- 4Wait for busCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCowes Or Inverloch
- 5Ride to bus stationCape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)ID 3798668 min
- 6Walk toCowes220 m • 3 min
Public transport directions from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes
Public transport stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is located at Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).
Bus stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City):
- Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
- Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
- Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
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
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By bus
To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes in Melbourne, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, 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 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSouthern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)ID 208361.23 km • 16 min
- 2Wait for busYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYarram
- 3Ride to bus stationKoo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)ID 1734157 min
- 4Wait for busCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCowes Or Inverloch
- 5Ride to bus stationCape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd (Cape Woolamai)ID 3798668 min
- 6Walk toCowes220 m • 3 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes?
The fastest way takes 159 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.
What is the alternative route to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes?
The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.
Is there a direct train between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Cowes in Melbourne?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.
Which train line goes from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes in Melbourne?
The LILYDALE train line goes from Melbourne Central station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till City (Flinders Street) station near Cowes in Melbourne
How long does it take to travel from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes in Melbourne by train and bus?
The total travel time between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Cowes in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.
Where do I get on the train near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to get to Cowes in Melbourne?
Get on the LILYDALE train from the Melbourne Central station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Cowes in Melbourne?
Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Cowes in Melbourne.
How much is the train fare from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes?
The ride from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Cowes costs A$8.54.