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How to get fromSt Kilda to French Islandby bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Inkerman St/Barkly St to Frankstonbus bus
    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 33m
    $51

  2. Line 600 bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle St/Barkly St to Cheltenhambus bus 600 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Frankston Station to Stony Point Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Stony Point to French Island Tankertonferry ferry
    3h 55m
    $29

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from St Kilda to Phillip Island Cowescar car
    2. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry car ferry
    2h 32m
    $42–54

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 74.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from St Kilda to French Island. However, you can take the bus to Frankston, walk 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 bus from Carlisle St/Barkly St to French Island Tankerton via Cheltenham, Cheltenham Station, Frankston Station, Stony Point Station, and Stony Point in around 3h 55m.

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