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Catch-a-Coach
Forget petrol prices, parking costs and designated drivers. Just sit back, relax in 5-star coach comfort and be driven straight to the track and back again.
Coaches are available from the Melbourne CBD on Thursday – Sunday and from regional areas on Sunday only. One way and return trips are available – full details including timetables, pricing and booking procedures will be available in June.
All Melbourne city coaches depart from Federation Square, corner Flinders Street and Russell Street.
All Catch-a-Coach Services drop-off and pickup at Gate 3 at the circuit.
Check out the Ticket and Coach Packages
2013 Catch-a-Coach - One-way Prices
Melbourne to Circuit Time^ Adult FROM* Concess. FROM* Availability Thursday (to Circuit/Cowes) Departure 2pm $29 $24 Book Now Friday Departure 7.30am $29 $24 Book Now Friday Departure 10am $29 $24 Book Now Saturday Departure 6.45am $29 $24 Book Now Saturday Departure 9.30am $29 $24 Book Now Sunday Departure 6.45am $29 $24 Book Now Sunday Departure 9.30am $29 $24 Book Now Circuit to Melbourne Time^ Adult FROM* Concess. FROM* Availability Sunday Departure from 5pm $29 $24 Book Now Monday (from Cowes/Circuit) Departure 11am $29 $24 Book Now 2013 Catch-a-Coach - Return Prices
Melbourne to Circuit Time^ Adult FROM* Concess. FROM* Availability Friday Departure 7.30am
Return from 5.30pm$39 $34 Book Now Friday Departure 10am
Return from 5.30pm$39 $34 Book Now Saturday Departure 6.45am
Return from 5.30pm$39 $34 Book Now Saturday Departure 9.30am
Return from 5.30pm$39 $34 Book Now Sunday Departure 6.45am
Return from 5pm$39 $34 Book Now Sunday Departure 9.30am
Return from 5pm$39 $34 Book Now 2013 Catch-a-Coach - Regional Return Prices (Sunday Only)
Area to Circuit Time^ Adult FROM* Concess. FROM* Availability Monash University,
Clayton (Wellington Rd)Departure 7am
Return from 5pm$39 $34 Book Now Cranbourne - KFC,
Sth Gippsland HwyDeparture 7.30am
Return from 5pm$34 $29 Book Now Geelong - Busport Terminal,
Brougham StDeparture 6am
Return from 5pm$46 $41 Book Now Ballarat - Civic Hall,
Mair StDeparture 6am
Return from 5pm$46 $41 Book Now A pre-booked wheelchair accessible bus will operate from Melbourne CBD (Federation Square) to Gate 3, departing at 7.30am Friday and 6:45am Saturday/Sunday of the event and returning each day. Phone bookings for this service are essential through Foxtix on 1800 100 030.
*There will be a 2% transaction fee for Credit Card and PayPal payments plus a delivery fee from $2.70 (depending on delivery option).
The last coach from Phillip Island will depart 6.30pm^ on Friday & Saturday and 6.00pm^ on Sunday from Gate 3. ^Departure times subject to change.
All Friday, Saturday and Sunday coaches arrive to and depart from the circuit at Gate 3. Thursday and Monday one-way coaches arrive to and depart from V-line Bus Stop, Thompson Avenue/Chapel St, Cowes, stopping at the circuit at Gate 1.
The Catch-a-Coach service is operated by Firefly Coaches Pty Ltd (ABN 14 004 864 251) which is an independent contractor to, and not an agent of, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. -
Airport Buses
Airport Bus Dandenong
Airport Bus Dandenong provides an express service from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to the Circuit and Cowes – full details including booking procedure, timetables and prices will be available in July.
Note: Airport Bus Dandenong also provides routes services between the Airport and Dandenong for more information please contact them via this link. This service can link in with the V-line service from Dandenong to Cowes see Regional Bus Services below.
Skybus
The Skybus operates at frequent intervals between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Flinders St Station in the Melbourne CBD.
The Skybus can be taken to Flinders St Station to link up with services to the circuit:
Location Linking Service Melbourne CBD Catch a Coach Train to Stony Point Station Inter island Ferry to Cowes Train to Dandenong Station V-line Coach to Cowes Skybus tickets are $17 one way or $28 return. For full Skybus pricing information, timetables and to book tickets please visit the Skybus website .
Cleeland Bus Lines
Cleeland Bus Lines provide an express service to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and the CBD from Cowes on Monday (post event). Full pricing and booking details will be available in July. -
Ferry Services
Interisland Ferries Stony Point to Cowes
Pedestrian Ferry duration only 30 minutes.
Full details including pricing, timetables and booking procedures will be available in July.
Train Services to Stony Point
Stony Point is the terminus point of the Stony Point suburban train line from Frankston.
For train timetables from within the suburban network to Frankston please use the trip planner on the Public Transport Victoria website
Download the Suburban Train Map
Searoad Ferries Queenscliff to Sorrento
Pedestrian and Vehicle Ferry duration 40 minutes.
For information on timetables and fares please visit the Searoad Ferries website
Bookings can be made by calling (03) 5258 3244 or by visiting Searoad Ferries -
Regional Bus Services
Dandenong to Cowes
V-line operate a coach service from Dandenong Station to the Cowes, linking up with the Suburban train line to/from Southern Cross and Flinders Street.
Bookings are essential on 136 196 or by visiting www.vline.com.au.
For train timetables from within the suburban network to Dandenong please use the trip planner on the Public Transport Victoria website.
Download the Suburban Train Map
Wonthaggi to Cowes
Phillip Island Bus Lines operate a coach service from Wonthaggi to Cowes.
Bookings are essential on (03) 5952 2500.
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Train Services
Melbourne Suburban Train Network
Trains can be taken to the following locations to link up with services to the circuit:
Location Linking Service Flinders St Station Catch-a-Coach Melbourne CBD Stony Point Station Interisland Ferry to Cowes/Circuit Dandenong Station V-line Coach to Cowes Download the Suburban Train Map
For train timetables from within the suburban network please use the trip planner on the Public Transport Victoria website.
Regional Train Network
Regional V-line Train services connect with the Melbourne Suburban Network at Southern Cross Station.
Download the regional train map
For train timetables from within the V-line network please use the trip planner on the Public Transport Victoria website.
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Air Services
Charter Helicopter Flights
Charter helicopter flights from Melbourne direct to the Phillip Island Circuit can be booked through our chosen provider Professional Helicopter Services. Save time by beating the traffic and trying to find a park, let them drop you directly at the gate travel time is less than an hour.
Full pricing schedule will be available in July.
To book helicopter flights please call PHS on 03 9580 7433.
The helipad at the circuit is located to the West of Gate 7.
Helicopter Landings
For those who wish to fly their own helicopter to the circuit, you must register through Professional Helicopter Services – full details will be available in July.
Charter Plane
Return flights to Phillip Island from Essendon Airport can be chartered through GAMair and cost $1012.00 (incl. GST) return based on a 6 seater plane.
Conditions apply - for more information or to book please call GAMair on 1300 074 811.
Phillip Island Airport is located on Phillip Island Road, approximately 10km East of the Circuit.
The Airport is located on the San Remo Route of the Grand Prix Shuttle Service, for more information on this service click here
Direct transfers between Phillip Island Airport and the Circuit can be arranged through Cleelands Bus Lines phone (03) 5952 1042.
For taxi information click here.
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Ride or Drive
If you are travelling by motorcycle or car from Melbourne, access to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is:
- via Citylink or East link tollways
- Monash Freeway
- South Gippsland Highway
- Bass Highways to Anderson
- Phillip Island Tourist Road across onto Phillip Island
From the Monash Freeway, signs will clearly identify the route to the circuit, which will include clear directional signs to the circuit parking areas.
For up to date traffic reports tune to 3AW or Triple M radio stations.
For parking information at the MotoGP please click here.
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Grand Prix Shuttle Service
There are 4 Grand Prix Shuttle services operating from various locations on Phillip Island to Gate 1:
Full details including maps, price s and timetables will be available in July.
The Bus Stop is located at Gate 1.
For more information please call Phillip Island Bus Lines on (03) 5952 2500.
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House/Hotel Transfer
Cleelands Bus Lines offer a simple pickup/drop-off service between your accommodation and Gate 3 – full details will be available in July.
For more information or for bookings call Cleelands Bus Lines on (03) 5952 1042.
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Taxi
For Taxi service on Phillip Island please call (03) 5952 2200.
The Taxi rank is located at Gate 1, near the main Gate 1 bus stop.
Please note that Taxis are in high demand during the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix weekend and long delays may apply.
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Parking
There are three main car parks at the Phillip Island Circuit:
Carpark NEAREST FACILITIES Gate VIP Grandstand Other Lukey/Siberia Car Park 3 Red Line Siberia, Lukey Heights Circuit Car Park/Patton’s Car Park (inc. Disability and Campground Car Parks) 1/7 VIP Village, Motorcycle Clubs, High Octane, Champion’s Club Stoner Pavilion, Doohan Pavilion, Gardner Straight, Bass Strait Credentials Office (VIP, Media, Credential Collection) Secure Motorcycle Park 7 VIP Village, Motorcycle Clubs, High Octane, Champion’s Club Stoner Pavilion, Doohan Pavilion, Gardner Straight, Bass Strait Credentials Office (VIP, Media, Credential Collection) All car parking is paid for upon arrival at the car park (cash only) – no pre purchase is available. Full pricing information will be provided in July.
Lukey/Siberia Car Park
Lukey/Siberia Car Park is located on the right of Back Beach Rd as you approach the circuit; pedestrian access to the Circuit is via Gate 3.
Lukey/Siberia Car Park is in the best location for VIP patrons in Red Line Facility and Grandstand Patrons in Lukey Heights and Siberia Grandstands.
Circuit Car Park/Patton’s Car Park
The Circuit Car Park and Patton’s Car Park cover the area between Gates 1 and 7. Vehicles will be directed to park based on RETURN DESTINATION – Cowes or Melbourne.
The Car Park for Patrons with a Disability is located directly outside Gate 7 and costs are the same as the Circuit Car Park listed above. To park in this Car Park the vehicle must display a valid council issued sticker or pass. A Disability Shuttle Stop is located at this car park. For full information for Patrons with a Disability visit the Disability Information page.
Campground Patrons will be directed to their camping location:
- Highside Campground vehicles are permitted within the Highside Campground
- Trackside Campground vehicles will be directed to a car park adjacent to the campground (a 30 minute unloading period within the campground is permitted).
For full Campground information visit the Campground Page
Credentialed vehicles will be directed to their designated parking location as displayed on your vehicle credential sticker.
Secure Motorcycle Park
The Secure Motorcycle Car Park is located in a fenced area adjacent to Gate 7. Storage of one item is included in the ticket price. Additional items can be stored for $3.50 per item.
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Free Circuit Shuttle Bus Services
There are four shuttle bus routes at the Phillip Island Circuit:
Route Patrons Permitted Stop Locations Gates VIP Facilities Grandstands Other Red VIP 1,3,7 All - Pit Lane Walk, Supercross Yellow VIP 1,7 VIP Village, Motorcycle Clubs, High Octane, Champion’s Club - Helipad, Circuit Car Park, Pit Lane Walk Green Grandstand 1,3,5,7 - All Supercross Brown Campground 1 - - Highside Campground, Trackside Campground, Gate 1 Island Shuttle Stop Blue* Disability 1,3,5,7 Red Line, VIP Village Gardner Accessible Platform Campgrounds, Disability Car Park, other locations as requested* *The Disability Shuttle is a ‘by request’ service. For more information please visit the Disability Services page.
Additional Campground Shuttles
A free shuttle operates between the Campgrounds and Gate 1 (external to the Circuit). For full Campground information visit the Campground Page. Please be patient when leaving the circuit and carparks, please follow directions of Car Park Staff and Victoria Police.
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Exit from Circuit to Public Transport
For Catch-a-Coach and other Private and School Coaches, please exit out of Gate 3 and turn right.
For Phillip Island Shuttle Buses and taxis, please exit out of Gate 1 and cross Visitor Centre Drive to the Shuttle Bus queuing area.
The helipad can be accessed by exiting out of Gate 7.
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Exit from Circuit to Car Parks
For the Circuit Car Park please exit out of Gate 7.
For Patton’s Car Park please exit out of Gate 1, cross Visitor Centre Drive and follow signs to Patton’s Car Park.
For Lukey/Siberia Car Park please exit out of Gate 3, turn left and cross Back Beach Road.
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When leaving Car Parks
Circuit Car Park
Cars will be parked upon entry by return destination. On exit, Cowes vehicles from the Circuit Car Park will be directed out of Gate 2 and turned left. Melbourne vehicles from the Circuit Car Park will be directed out Visitor Centre Drive and turned right.
Patton's Car Park
Cowes vehicles will be directed right out of Patton’s Car Park and Melbourne vehicles will be directed left.
Lukey/Siberia Car Park
All Vehicles will be directed left out of Lukey/Siberia Car Park.
Blue Line Operation
When leaving the Circuit along Phillip Island Road (east of Back Beach Road) and the Bass Highway, two Melbourne bound lanes will operate with the aid of special blue line marking. Please be aware of this blue line and keep under the speed limit.
Traffic Updates
Stay tuned to local radio and Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Facebook and Twitter pages for traffic updates.
