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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to French Island Tankertonferry ferry
    4h 54m
    $31–34

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sorrento to Phillip Island Cowescar car
    3. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry car ferry
    4h 51m
    $60–88

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Heatherdale Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Frankstonbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to French Island Tankertonferry ferry
    6h 26m
    $43–46

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  • Distance: 159.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Geelong to French Island. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, take the train to Flinders Street Station, take the train 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 vehicle from Geelong to French Island via Queenscliff, Sorrento, Phillip Island Cowes, and French Island Tankerton in around 4h 51m.

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