Ferries
Information on ferry services that we oversee.
Overview
We oversee three ferry services that operate in Victoria.
Western Port Ferry
Stony Point to French Island and Phillip Island
The Western Port Ferry service (previously known as the French Island Ferry) runs between Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula and Cowes on Phillip Island, via French Island.
The ferry arrival and departure locations are:
Stony Point
- Stony Point Pier 1, Stony Point Road, Crib Point (Stony Point Station is a short walk from the Stony Point Pier)
- Tankerton Pier, Tankerton Road, French Island
- Cowes Pier, The Esplanade, Cowes, Phillip Island
Please note: Western Port Ferries are not a myki-ticketed services.
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.
Weekday timetable, Monday to Friday
Spotswood to Port Melbourne (Fishermans Bend)
| Morning departure times | Afternoon departure times |
|---|---|
| 5:35am | 2:30pm |
| 5:50am | 2:50pm |
| 6:10am | 3:10pm |
| 6:30am | 3:30pm |
| 6:50am | 3:50pm |
| 7:10am | 4:10pm |
| 7:30am | 4:30pm |
| 7:50am | 4:50pm |
| 8:10am | 5:10pm |
| 8:30am | 5:30pm |
| 8:50am | 5:50pm |
| 9:10am | 6:10pm |
| 9:30am | 6:30pm |
Port Melbourne (Fishermans Bend) to Spotswood
| Morning departure times | Afternoon departure times |
|---|---|
| 5:40am | 2:20pm |
| 6am | 2:40pm |
| 6:20am | 3pm |
| 6:40am | 3:20pm |
| 7am | 3:40pm |
| 7:20am | 4pm |
| 7:40am | 4:20pm |
| 8am | 4:40pm |
| 8:20am | 5pm |
| 8:40am | 5:20pm |
| 9am | 5:40pm |
| 9:20am | 6pm |
| 6.20pm | |
| 6.40pm |
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 arrival and departure locations are:
Geelong
- Geelong Waterfront, beside The Carousel - 1 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong
Portarlington
- Portarlington Pier, - a three-minute walk from Newcombe Street, Portarlington
Melbourne
- Victoria Harbour Promenade - 131 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands - directly across the street from Marvel Stadium
Please note: Port Phillip Ferries are not myki-ticketed services.