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

From Cowes to Macedon by bus and train

To get from Cowes to Macedon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Macedon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$17.08.

242minA$17.08
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
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
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
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station Macedon
    Ride to train station
    Macedon
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cowes to Macedon by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Cowes to Macedon 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 MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Macedon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$17.08.

242minA$17.08
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 - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
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 - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station Macedon
    Ride to train station
    Macedon
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cowes to Macedon

The distance between Cowes, Melbourne and Macedon, Melbourne is approximately 198.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 242 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cowes to Macedon 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 Macedon, Melbourne

Macedon is located at Macedon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Macedon Railway Station (Macedon).

Train stations close to Macedon:

  • Macedon

Bus stations close to Macedon:

  • Macedon Railway Station (Macedon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cowes to Macedon by bus and train via COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA and MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY

To get from Cowes to Macedon 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 MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Macedon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$17.08.

242minA$17.08
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 - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
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 - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 8
    Ride to train station Macedon
    Ride to train station
    Macedon
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 242 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 242 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY.

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

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

  • Which bus line goes from Cowes to Macedon 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 2 train lines till Melbourne station near Macedon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cowes and Macedon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 2 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Cowes to Macedon costs A$17.08.