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2 h 20 min
123 km.
from $6
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Melbourne, Australia → French Island, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to French Island

Composite routes from Melbourne to French Island

Cheapest
2 h 20 min
Car
123 km.
from $6
Other
3 h 59 min
Train, Ferry
69 km.
from $42.26

Transport providers

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Flinders Street to Frankston
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.84
Train from Frankston to Stony
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.42–$7.68
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.42–$7.68

Bus operators

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.76–$10.10

South Coast Bus

Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/customer-service/operator-contact-details/?utm_source=open_data_click_agency&utm_medium=open_data_agency_click&utm_campaign=open_data_click
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Cowes
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Other operators

Westernport Ferries

Phone:
03 5257 4565
Email:
Website:
westernportferries.com.au/
Other from Stony Point to French
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.23
Other from Phillip Island Cowes to French
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to French Island is to train and ferry which costs $26.09 - $30.43 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to French Island is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 39m and costs $28.26 - $38.04 .

How far is it from Melbourne to French Island?

The distance between Melbourne and French Island is 89 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to French Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 59m and costs $26.09 - $30.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Melbourne to French Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near French Island?

There are 960+ hotels available in French Island. Prices start at $88.80 per night.
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