Ferries

We oversee three ferry services that operate in Victoria:

  • Western Port Ferry, a ferry service which runs from Stony Point to French Island, Phillip Island (formerly known as the French Island Ferry)
  • Westgate Punt, a ferry service that runs between Spotswood Jetty and Westgate Landing in Port Melbourne.
  • Port Phillip Ferries, two passenger ferry services that run between Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula and Docklands, Melbourne and between Geelong and Docklands, Melbourne.

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Ferry iconWestern Port Ferry

Stony Point to French Island, Phillip Island

The Western Port Ferry service (previously known as the French Island Ferry) runs between Stony Point in Mornington Peninsula and Cowes on Phillip Island, via French Island.

The ferry departs from:

  • Stony Point Jetty on the Mornington Peninsula (Stony Point Station is a short walk from the jetty)
  • Tankerton Jetty on French Island
  • Cowes Jetty on Phillip Island

Fares

Tickets can be purchased onboard the ferry.

Please note: the Western Port Ferry is not a myki-ticketed service.

The following fares apply:

  • Adult: one way $14.50, return $29
  • Child*: one way $6.70, return $13.40
  • Pensioner/concession: one way $8.90, return $17.80
  • Bicycle (additional cost): one way $4.50, return $9
  • Children aged under four years travel free.

*Child fares are available for children aged from four to 12 years old.

For more information including facilities and conditions of travel, see the Western Port ferry website.

Western Port Ferry timetable

Timetable effective from first service Saturday 30 October 2021

Monday to Friday, Stony Point to Phillip Island
Train arrives at Stony Point  - 7.40am 9.24am - 11.13am 1.32pm 3.12pm 4.52pm 6.40pm
Stony Point 7.10am 7.50am 10am  10.45am 11.50am 2.35pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 7.20pm
French Island 7.30am 8.05am 10.20am - 12.10pm 2.55pm 4.35pm 5.35pm 7.30pm
Phillip Island 8.30am 11.10am 3.20pm 6pm -
French Island 9am  - - 3.45pm 6.30pm -
Arrives at Stony Point 7.45am 9.15am 10.35am 11.30am 12.25pm 4pm 4.50pm 6.45pm 7.45pm
Train departs Stony Point 7.58am 9.48am 11.23am 11.44am 1.49pm 5.20pm 5.20pm 7.38pm -
Saturday, Stony Point to Phillip Island
Train arrives from Frankston 7.24am 9.03am 10.43am 12.33pm 2.43pm 4.13pm  5.53pm
Stony Point 7.40am 10am 12pm 2pm  3.40pm 4.30pm  6.15pm
French Island 7.55am 10.20am 12.20am 2.20pm  4pm 4.50pm  6.30pm
Phillip Island 8.30am 10.50am - 2.45pm - 5.25pm  -
French Island 9am 11.20am - 3.10pm - 5.55pm  -
Arrives at Stony Point 9.15am 11.35am 12.35pm 3.25pm 4.15pm 6.10pm  6.45pm
Train departs for Frankston 9.19am   12.49pm 4.28pm 4.28pm 6.39pm  8.19pm

Sunday, Stony Point to Phillip Island

Train arrives from Frankston 8.03am 10.03am 11.43am 1.43pm 3.43pm 3.43pm 5.53pm
Stony Point 9.15am  10.15am  12pm 2.20pm  4.05pm 4.45pm 6.15pm
French Island 9.35am  10.35am 12.15pm 2.35pm  4.25pm 5.50pm 6.30pm
Phillip Island - 11.05am  12.40pm 3.05pm - 5.35pm -
French Island - 11.35am  1.05pm 3.35pm - 6pm -
Arrives at Stony Point 9.50am  11.50am  1.20pm 3.50pm  4.40pm 6.10pm 6.45pm
Train departs for Frankston 10.16am  11.59am  2.09pm 3.59pm  6.20pm 6.20pm 8.20pm

Ferry icon Westgate Punt

The Westgate Punt is a ferry service that runs between Spotswood Jetty and Westgate Landing in Port Melbourne.

The service provides pedestrians and cyclists with an easy and stress-free way to get across the Yarra River without travelling via the West Gate Bridge.  

Cyclists can even take their bikes on board the ferry and make full use of popular cycling paths that run from Port Melbourne into the city.

Spotswood Jetty is located on Douglas Parade, near the corner of Craig Street, and is a short walk from Spotswood Station.

Westgate Landing is located on Lorimer Street, near the corner of Sardine Street. Bus Route 237 stops nearby on Lorimer Street and runs into the city.

The fare is $3 one way on weekdays and $5 each way on weekends.

The Westgate Punt is not a myki-ticketed service.

The Westgate Punt does not operate on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or Good Friday.

For more information including weekend services, visit Westgate Punt.

Weekday timetable, Monday to Friday

Spotswood to Port Melbourne (Fishermans Bend)

Morning departure times:

  • 6.30am
  • 6.50am
  • 7.10am
  • 7.30am
  • 7.50am
  • 8.10am
  • 8.30am
  • 8.50am
  • 9.10am

Afternoon departure times:

  • 3.50pm
  • 4.10pm
  • 4.30pm
  • 4.50pm
  • 5.10pm
  • 5.30pm
  • 6.10pm
  • 6.30pm
  • 6.50pm

Port Melbourne (Fishermans Bend) to Spotswood

Morning departure times:

  • 6.40am
  • 7am
  • 7.20am
  • 7.40am
  • 8am
  • 8.20am
  • 9am

Afternoon departure times:

  • 3.40pm
  • 4pm
  • 4.20pm
  • 4.40pm
  • 5pm
  • 5.20pm
  • 5.40pm
  • 6pm
  • 6.20pm
  • 6.40pm
  • 7pm

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Ferry solid icon Port Phillip Ferries 

Port Phillip Ferries runs two passenger ferry services between:

  • Geelong and Melbourne, and
  • Portarlington and Melbourne
  • Portarlington and Geelong

Each ferry has an on-board licensed café, free Wi-Fi, bike racks and charging stations.

The ferry departs from:

  • Docklands, Victoria Harbour Promenade, directly across the street from Marvel Stadium
  • Portarlington Pier, Portarlington, a three-minute walk from Newcombe Street
  • Geelong Waterfront, beside The Carousel, a short three-minute walk to Geelong CBD, Eastern Beach and a leisurely stroll to The Botanic Gardens.

Timetable

Geelong to Docklands

Day of the week Depart Arrive
Saturday and Sunday (service travel via Portarlington) 4pm 6:10pm

Docklands to Geelong

Day of the week Depart Arrive
Saturday and Sunday (services travel via Portarlington) 10:40am 12:50pm

Portarlington to Docklands

Day of the week Depart Arrive
Monday to Friday 7:15am 8:25am
Monday, Wednesday to Friday 4pm 5:10pm
Tuesdays only
11am 12:10pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am 10:10am
5pm 6:10pm

Docklands to Portarlington

Day of the week Depart Arrive
Monday to Friday 9:30am 10:40am
5:40pm 6:50pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:40am 11:50am
6:30pm 7:40pm

 

Portarlington to Geelong

Day of the week Depart Arrive
Saturday and Sunday 12:10pm 12:50pm

Geelong to Portarlington

Day Depart Arrive
Saturday and Sunday 4pm 4:40pm

Visit the Port Phillip Ferries website for timetables and to book tickets.

Fares

Tickets must be pre-purchased online or at the Portarlington Post Office. No ticket sales will be available at the ferry.

Please note: the Port Phillip Ferries are not a myki-ticketed service.

The following fares apply:

Portarlington to Docklands

Monday to Friday
  • Adult: one way $18.50, return $37
  • Child*: one way $11, return $22
  • Concession and seniors: one way $17, return $34
  • Family (2 adults and 2 kids): one way $51, return $102
  • Groups (25+ people): one way $16.50, return $33
  • Children aged 3 years and under travel free.
Weekends and public holidays
  • Adult: one way $21.50, return $42
  • Child*: one way $13.50, return $27
  • Concession and seniors: one way $19.50, return $39
  • Family (2 adults and 2 kids): one way $60, return $120
  • Groups (25+ people): one way $19.00, return $38
  • Children aged 3 years and under travel free.

Geelong to Docklands

Monday to Friday
  • Adult: one way $20, return $40
  • Child*: one way $12, return $24
  • Concession and seniors: one way $18, return $36
  • Family (2 adults and 2 kids): one way $55.50, return $111
  • Groups (25+ people): one way $17.50, return $35
  • Children aged 3 years and under travel free.
Weekends and public holidays
  • Adult: one way $22.50, return $45
  • Child*: one way $14.50, return $29
  • Concession and seniors: one way $20.50, return $41
  • Family (2 adults and 2 kids): one way $64.50, return $129
  • Groups (25+ people): one way $20.00, return $40
  • Children aged 3 years and under travel free.

Geelong to Portarlington

Monday to Friday
  • Adult: one way $10.50, return $21
  • Child*: one way $6.50, return $13
  • Concession and seniors: one way $9.50, return $19
  • Family (2 adults and 2 kids): one way $29.75, return $59.50
  • Groups (25+ people): one way $9.25, return $18.50
  • Children aged 3 years and under travel free.

*Child fares are available for children aged from 4 to 16 years old.

Multi-pass and family passes, and group fares are also available.

For more information including facilities and conditions of travel, see the Port Phillip Ferries website.

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