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How to get fromMelbourne to Swan Islandby train, bus, car ferry, or 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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  1. Train, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rdbus bus 788
    3. Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    4h 49m
    $22–32

  2. Drive 106.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Queenscliffcar car 106.1 km
    1h 25m
    $19–28

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rdbus bus 788
    3. Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    5h 53m
    $50–60

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

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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 train from Flinders Street Station to Queenscliff via Elsternwick Station, Elsternwick Station/Horne St, Frankston, Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rd, and Sorrento in around 5h 53m.

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