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.
Western 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 $13, return $26
- Child*: one way $6, return $12
- Pensioner/concession: one way $8, return $16
- Bicycle (additional cost): one way $4, return $8
- 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 Friday 3 April 2020 until further notice
| Monday to Friday, Stony Point to Phillip Island | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train arrives from Frankston | - | 7.42am | 9.19am | 10.51am | 3.10pm | - | 4.46pm |
| Stony Point | 7.10am | 7.50am | 10am | 11.50am | 3.25pm | 4.15pm | 5.10pm |
| French Island | 7.30am | 8.05am | 10.20am | 12.10pm | 3.45pm | 4.35pm | 5.25pm |
| Phillip Island | - | 8.30am* | - | - | - | - | 5.50pm* |
| French Island | - | 9am | - | - | - | - | 6.15pm* |
| Arrives at Stony Point | 7.45am | 9.15am | 10.35am | 12.25pm | 4pm | 4.50pm | 6.30pm |
| Train departs for Frankston | 7.55am | 9.34am | 11.04am | 1.44pm | - | 5.04pm | 7.26pm |
* Stops only serviced on Mondays and Fridays.
| Saturday, Stony Point to Phillip Island | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train arrives from Frankston | 7.24am | 9.07am | 12.37am | 4.17am |
| Stony Point | 8.45am | 10am | 2pm | 4.30pm |
| French Island | 9.05am | 10.20am | 2.15pm | 4.50pm |
| Phillip Island | - | 10.50am | - | 5.25pm |
| French Island | - | 11.20am | - | 5.55pm |
| Arrives at Stony Point | 9.20am | 11.35am | 2.30pm | 6.10pm |
| Train departs for Frankston | 9.31am | 12.51pm | 2.51pm | 6.29pm |
| Sunday, Stony Point to Phillip Island | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train arrives from Frankston | 7.56am | 9.47am | 1.47pm | 3.47pm |
| Stony Point | 8.15am | 10am | 2.30pm | 4.45pm |
| French Island | 8.35am | 10.20am | 2.50pm | 5.05pm |
| Phillip Island | - | 10.50am | - | 5.35pm |
| French Island | - | 11.20am | - | 6.05pm |
| Arrives at Stony Point | 8.50am | 11.35am | 3.05pm | 6.20pm |
| Train departs for Frankston | 10.03am | 12.03pm | 4.03pm | 6.29pm |
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 $2.70 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
Port Phillip Ferries
Port Phillip Ferries runs two passenger ferry services between:
- Portarlington and Melbourne, and
- Geelong and Melbourne
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.
Timetables
Please note: All ferry services are currently suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) Stage 3 Stay at Home measures in place for metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire.
Vist the Port Phillip Ferries website for more information.
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
- Adult: one way $16.50, return $33
- Child*: one way $9, return $18
- Pensioner/concession: one way $15, return $30
- Children aged 3 years and under travel free.
Geelong to Docklands
- Adult: one way $18, return $36
- Child*: one way $10, return $20
- Pensioner/concession: one way $16, return $32
- 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.