Melbourne Airport to Phillip Island Transfers
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Your Phillip Island Transfer
Starts Here
MAT Chauffeur Services provides private transfers between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Phillip Island, with Cowes about 164 km away. Your chauffeur meets you at arrivals and drives you straight to your address, whether that is a hotel or holiday house in Cowes, the Penguin Parade, the Grand Prix Circuit or your home.
- Direct, private transfer with no shared stops
- About 2 hours in normal traffic
- Live flight tracking for airport pickups
- 60 minutes free waiting after your flight lands
- Exact fare confirmed before you book
- Available 24/7, including early and late flights
Enter your Phillip Island pickup or drop off address in the form to see your exact fare before you book.
Prefer to call? 0408 416 204
We Know Phillip Island
Like a Local
Whether you are heading to a hotel or holiday house in Cowes, an evening at the Penguin Parade or race weekend at the Grand Prix Circuit, your chauffeur knows the way. We plan the last part of every trip around your exact address on the island, including a convenient drop off point on Thompson Avenue in Cowes.
Postcode
Phillip Island VIC 3922
Cowes
Thompson Avenue in Cowes, running down to the jetty and the main beach
Key Destinations
Cowes and Thompson Avenue, the Penguin Parade, Phillip Island Circuit and Churchill Island
Key Roads
CityLink, Monash Freeway, South Gippsland Highway, Bass Highway and Phillip Island Road
Melbourne Airport to Phillip Island Travel Information
Cowes, the island's main town, is about 164 km by road from Melbourne Airport. Most transfers follow CityLink and the Monash Freeway, or the Western Ring Road (M80) and EastLink, then the South Gippsland Highway and Bass Highway to San Remo, crossing the bridge to the island on Phillip Island Road. The last few minutes depend on where you are going, such as Cowes, Newhaven, Rhyll or accommodation near the circuit.
Typical Travel Time
Allow about 2 hours in normal traffic. Weekday peak hours can add 20 minutes or more.
Busy Traffic Periods
Traffic on the Monash Freeway and EastLink is heaviest on weekday mornings and evenings. Roadworks, weather, incidents and major events can also slow the trip, so your chauffeur checks live conditions and adjusts the route.
Your Exact Journey
Enter your Phillip Island address in the booking form to see your exact fare and journey before you book.
Travel times are a guide only and depend on your exact address, traffic and road conditions.
Melbourne Airport to Phillip Island (Cowes) Fares
Private transfer fares from Melbourne Airport to Phillip Island (Cowes) for all five vehicle options. Every fare is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group travels together for one price.
| Vehicle | One way fare |
|---|---|
| Premium FlexibleBest value4 passengers · 2 bags | $410† (guide fare) |
| Luxury Sedan4 passengers · 2 bags | $455† (guide fare) |
| SUV / People Mover4 passengers · 4 bags | $485† (guide fare) |
| Family People Mover6 passengers · 6 bags | $510† (guide fare) |
| Luxury Van6 passengers · 6 bags | $570† (guide fare) |
- † Fares over 30 km are guide fares based on typical routes. Your exact fixed fare is confirmed in your instant quote and is usually the same or a few dollars lower.
- Fares are one way, per vehicle, and include tolls, GST and airport parking.
- Event day fares are $35 higher on selected dates, including Melbourne Cup, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and Grand Prix weekend.
Other Regional Victoria fares: Inverloch Shepparton Bendigo Echuca Ballarat Daylesford
Every Phillip Island Airport Transfer Includes
Flight Monitoring
We track your flight from take off to landing. If it arrives early or late, your chauffeur adjusts the pickup time to match.
60 Min Free Wait
You get 60 minutes of free waiting time from when your flight lands, so there is time to clear customs and collect your bags.
Meet and Greet
Your chauffeur meets you inside Melbourne Airport arrivals with a name sign, helps with your luggage and drives you straight to your Phillip Island address.
Tolls, GST and airport parking are included in your fare.
Book in 3 Easy Steps
Enter Your Trip Details
Choose Melbourne Airport, then enter your Phillip Island pickup or drop off address with your travel date and time.
Choose Your Vehicle
Pick from Premium Flexible, Luxury Sedan, SUV / People Mover, Family People Mover or Luxury Van, and see your exact fare before you choose.
Confirm Your Booking
Add your contact and flight details and confirm. You receive your booking confirmation straight away.
Popular Phillip Island Drop Off Areas
Cowes and Thompson Avenue
The island's main town, with Thompson Avenue running down to Cowes Jetty, first built in 1870, and the north facing main beach.
Town DetailsPenguin Parade
At 1019 Ventnor Road, Summerlands, where little penguins come ashore at sunset every evening. Bookings are essential.
Visit DetailsPhillip Island Circuit
At 381 Back Beach Road, home of MotoGP and the Superbike World Championship, with a visitor centre, cafe and go karts.
Circuit DetailsChurchill Island
Reached by bridge near Newhaven, with a heritage farm, an 1870s homestead and 19th century gardens.
Island DetailsPhillip Island Transfer FAQs
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