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How to get fromCranbourne to French Islandby bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cranbourne to French Island by bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Line 791 bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cranbourne Integrated Care/Sladen St to Frankstonbus bus 791
    2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to French Island Tankertonferry ferry
    2h 58m
    $29

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry car ferry
    3h 28m
    $18–32

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cranbourne to Phillip Island Cowescar car
    2. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry car ferry
    1h 55m
    $35–43

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 57.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Cranbourne, VIC, Australia and French Island, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cranbourne to French Island. However, you can take the line 791 bus to Frankston, walk to Frankston Station, take the train to Stony Point Station, walk to Stony Point, then take the ferry to French Island Tankerton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to French Island Tankerton via Cowes Transit Centre/Church St and Phillip Island Cowes in around 3h 28m.

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