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How to get fromFrankston to French Islandby train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Frankston to French Island by train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain train Stony Point
    2. Take the ferry from Stony Point to French Island Tankertonferry ferry
    1h 28m
    $22

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Frankston to Phillip Island Cowescar car
    2. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry car ferry
    2h 7m
    $37–46

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Map of how to get from Frankston to French Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Frankston to French Island. However, you can take the train to Stony Point Station, walk to Stony Point, then take the ferry to French Island Tankerton. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Frankston to French Island via Phillip Island Cowes and French Island Tankerton in around 2h 7m.

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