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How to get fromFrench Island to Melbourneby ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from French Island Tankerton to Stony Pointferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Stony Point Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Frankston Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain train
    3h 10m
    $22

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from French Island Tankerton to Phillip Island Cowescarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Phillip Island Cowes to Melbournecar car
    2h 34m
    $44–60

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Map of how to get from French Island to Melbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from French Island to Melbourne. However, you can take the ferry to Stony Point, walk to Stony Point Station, take the train to Frankston Station, then take the train to Melbourne Central Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from French Island to Melbourne via French Island Tankerton and Phillip Island Cowes in around 2h 34m.

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