How to get from Cowes to South Melbourne by bus and tram?

From Cowes to South Melbourne by bus and tram

To get from Cowes to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram 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 109 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

158minA$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
Tram - 109
109
Walk to South Melbourne
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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    550 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cowes to South Melbourne by bus

To get from Cowes to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 235 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

152minA$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
Bus - 235
235
Walk to South Melbourne
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 45470
    540 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Fishermans Bend
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 6512
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cowes to South Melbourne

The distance between Cowes, Melbourne and South Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 132.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cowes to South Melbourne by bus and tram, 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 South Melbourne, Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Related Routes

From Cowes to South Melbourne by bus

To get from Cowes to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 235 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

152minA$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
Bus - 235
235
Walk to South Melbourne
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 45470
    540 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Fishermans Bend
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 6512
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cowes to South Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cowes to South Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line 235.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cowes to South Melbourne 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 tram line till Melbourne station near South Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cowes and South Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and tram fare from Cowes to South Melbourne?

    The ride from Cowes to South Melbourne costs A$8.54.