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

From Cowes to Highton by bus and train

To get from Cowes to Highton 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 Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Waurn Ponds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

273minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Highton
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
    Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd (Koo Wee Rup)
    ID 17341
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waurn Ponds
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to Highton
    Walk to
    Highton
    3.03 km • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cowes to Highton

The distance between Cowes, Melbourne and Highton, Melbourne is approximately 226.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 273 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cowes to Highton 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 Highton, Melbourne

Highton is located at Highton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton).

Train stations close to Highton:

  • Waurn Ponds
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Highton:

  • Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Rtc Resource Centre/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Spedding Link/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 273 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cowes to Highton 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 Highton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cowes and Highton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 33 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne station, which is closest to Highton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Cowes to Highton costs A$8.54.