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How to get fromMelbourne to French Island National Parkby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Stony Point to French Island Tankertonferry ferry
    3h 35m
    $23

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes Transit Centrebus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry car ferry
    5h 7m
    $26–41

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Phillip Island Cowescar car
    2. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry car ferry
    2h 35m
    $43–56

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 78.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to French Island National Park. However, you can take the train to Frankston Station, take the train to Stony Point Station, walk to Stony Point, take the ferry to French Island Tankerton, then walk to French Island Tankerton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to French Island Tankerton via Koo Wee Rup Station, Cowes Transit Centre, Phillip Island Cowes, and French Island Tankerton in around 5h 7m.

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