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How to get fromWonthaggi to French Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Wonthaggi to French Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr to Cowes Transit Centre/Church Stbus bus Cowes - Wonthaggi Via Anderson, San Remo
    2. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry car ferry
    2h 37m
    $21–22

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Wonthaggi to Phillip Island Cowescar car
    2. Take the carferry from Phillip Island Cowes to French Island Tankertoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from French Island Tankerton to French Islandcar car
    1h 25m
    $26–31

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  • Distance: 51.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Wonthaggi to French Island. However, you can take the bus to Cowes Transit Centre/Church St, walk to Phillip Island Cowes, then take the car ferry to French Island Tankerton. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wonthaggi to French Island via Phillip Island Cowes and French Island Tankerton in around 1h 25m.

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