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Catch-a-Coach

THE ROAR OF THE ISLAND

Leave the driving to us. Enjoy comfortable coach travel direct to the track and back with Catch‑a‑Coach.

One-way trips are available to and from Melbourne and Phillip Island - pick the option that best suits your needs.

Circuit departures are from Gate 3 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and Gate 1 (Thursday and Monday), and the pick-up locations are the Melbourne CBD, Cranbourne, Clayton, Ringwood and Traralgon (via Warragul).

A $5.85 AUD booking fee is payable per transaction.

Catch-a-Coach Services

Details & Pricing

All services drop off and pick up at Gate 3 on Gap Road at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, with some exceptions noted below.

*All times subject to change, to be confirmed closer to the event.

Southern Cross Station

Day Service Price
Thursday One-Way to Phillip Island $35
Departure: 2:00 PM from Southern Cross Station.
Drop-off: Gate 1, followed by Cowes V/Line Bus Stop (Thompson Ave/Chapel Street).
Friday One-Way to Phillip Island $35
Friday Return to Phillip Island $70
Saturday One-Way to Phillip Island $40
Saturday Return to Phillip Island $80
Sunday One-Way to Phillip Island $45
Sunday Return to Phillip Island $90
Departures from Southern Cross: Arrive between the times below and hop on the next available coach.
• Thursday: 2:00 PM
• Friday: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Saturday: 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Sunday: 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Return Departures from Circuit (Gate 3):
• Friday: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Saturday: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Sunday: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday One-Way from Phillip Island $40
Pick-up: 11:00 AM from Cowes V/Line Bus Stop (Thompson Ave/Chapel Street), followed by Circuit Gate 1.

Ringwood

Day Service Price
Saturday Return to Phillip Island $80
Departs: 6:30 AM from Route 742 stop at Ringwood Station Bus interchange.
Circuit Return: 5:30 PM from Gate 3.
Sunday Return to Phillip Island $90
Departs: 6:30 AM from Route 742 stop at Ringwood Station Bus interchange.
Circuit Return: 3:30 PM from Gate 3.

Clayton & Cranbourne

Day Service Price
Saturday Return to Phillip Island $70
Sunday Return to Phillip Island $70
Clayton Departs: 7:00 AM from the Monash University Clayton car park, off Wellington road. (Google Maps: Location, Nearby Parking)
Clayton Returns: 4:00 PM from Gate 3.
Cranbourne Departs: 7:30 AM from the Cranbourne Highway Service Road, in front of KFC.
Clayton Returns: 4:00 PM from Gate 3.

Traralgon via Warragul

Day Service Price
Saturday Return to Phillip Island $70
Departs: 6:00 AM from Traralgon Station Rail Replacement Stop, followed by Warragul Station Rail Replacement Stop at 7:00 AM.
Circuit Return: 5:30 PM from Gate 3.
Sunday Return to Phillip Island $70
Departs: 6:00 AM from Traralgon Station Rail Replacement Stop, followed by Warragul Station Rail Replacement Stop at 7:00 AM.
Circuit Return: 5:30 PM from Gate 3.

♿ Accessible Bus Services

A pre-booked wheelchair-accessible bus will operate from Melbourne (Southern Cross Coach Terminal 1) to Gate 3 on event days. Email ticketing@grandprix.com.au for availability and to secure your spot. Bookings are essential for this service.

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