Phillip Island to French Island ferry: Timetable & fare prices
There are three timetabled Phillip Island to French Island ferries on weekdays, four on Saturdays and five on Sundays. One way fares cost $14.50, and the crossing time is 15 minutes.
The Phillip Island to French Island ferry connects the two main islands in Western Port Bay, Victoria. For both, the usual ferry crossing is from Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula.
The Stony Point to Phillip Island ferry isn’t really necessary, as there is a bridge from San Remo on the mainland. The French Island ferry, however, is the only way across to French Island.
However, there is also a direct ferry service from Phillip Island to French Island, run by Western Port Ferries.
Phillip Island to French Island ferry timetable
According to the Phillip Island to French Island ferry timetable, there are three services per day on weekdays. These leave at 08.35, 15.20 and 18.00.
There are four ferries on Saturdays, leaving at 08.30, 10.50, 14.45 and 17.25. On Sunday, however, there are five ferries to French Island leaving from Phillip Island. These depart at 09.00, 11.15, 12.40, 15.05 and 17.35.
In the reverse direction, the French Island to Phillip Island ferries depart at 08.05, 14.55 and 17.35 on weekdays. It’s 07.55, 10.20, 14.20 and 16.50 on Saturdays, then 08.35, 10.35, 12.15, 14.35 and 17.05 on Sundays.
The Phillip Island to French Island journey time is around 15 minutes.
Which Phillip Island tour from Melbourne should I choose?
- For wildlife: Small group tour including Penguin Parade 🐧, Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach bathing boxes.
- For koalas: Phillip Island Penguin Parade 🐧 trip including Koala Conservation Reserve 🐨.
- For value: Full day tour including Penguin Parade and seals at the Nobbies Centre.
Phillip Island to French Island ferry fare prices
One way fares on the Phillip Island to French Island cost $14.50, with return fares costing $29.
All prices and times are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change in the future. Things to do on Phillip Island before you leave include the nightly Penguin Parade (book tickets in advance for that), a seal-watching cruise and an interactive chocolate factory tour.
5 Phillip Island experiences to book before arriving
- The legendary Penguin Parade – watch dozens of little penguins waddle home from the sea.
- Seal-watching cruise – visit Australia’s largest fur seal colony.
- Phillip Island helicopter tour – fly above the beaches and dramatic sea cliffs.
- Whale-watching cruise – with dolphins, seals and rare sea birds on the way.
- Phillip Island Chocolate Factory tour – with more than a touch of Willy Wonka.
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