What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Swan Island?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Swan Island is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Swan Island?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Swan Island is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $19 - $28.

How far is it from Melbourne to Swan Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Swan Island is 109 km. The road distance is 106.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Swan Island without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Swan Island without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 5h and costs $21 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Swan Island?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Melbourne to Swan Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Swan Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Swan Island is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Melbourne to Swan Island.

Where can I stay near Swan Island?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Swan Island.

Melbourne to Swan Island - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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Train, bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rdbus 788
3. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
5h
$22–32
Drive 106.1 km
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1. Drive from Melbourne to Queenscliffcar 106.1 km
1h 25m
$20–28
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Frankstonbus 901
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rdbus 788
3. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
6h 43m
$22–32

Melbourne to Swan Island by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

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Distance: 109.1 km
Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Swan Island. However, you can take the train to Frankston Station, walk to Frankston, take the bus to Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rd, walk to Sorrento, then take the car ferry to Queenscliff. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Queenscliff via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Frankston, Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rd, and Sorrento in around 6h 43m.

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