How to get from Port Fairy to Bairnsdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Port Fairy to Bairnsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy) station to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Southern Cross station to Bairnsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

574minA$24.54
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Walk to Bairnsdale
Leaves from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Port Fairy
  • 2
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    213 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    237 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bairnsdale
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale
    3.14 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Port Fairy to Bairnsdale

The distance between Port Fairy, Melbourne and Bairnsdale, Melbourne is approximately 582.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 574 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Fairy to Bairnsdale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Port Fairy

Port Fairy is located at Port Fairy, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sackville St/Campbell St (Port Fairy).

Bus stations close to Port Fairy:

  • Sackville St/Campbell St (Port Fairy)
  • J.J. Colledge Oval/Campbell St (Port Fairy)
  • History Centre/Gipps St (Port Fairy)

Public transport stations close to Bairnsdale, Melbourne

Bairnsdale is located at Bairnsdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bairnsdale.

Train stations close to Bairnsdale:

  • Bairnsdale

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Port Fairy to Bairnsdale?

    The fastest way takes 574 minutes, using Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Port Fairy and Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Port Fairy to Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    The MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus line goes from Melbourne station near Port Fairy to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station near Bairnsdale in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Port Fairy to Bairnsdale in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Port Fairy and Bairnsdale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 9 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Port Fairy to get to Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from the Melbourne stop near Port Fairy in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Port Fairy and Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station, which is closest to Bairnsdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Port Fairy to Bairnsdale?

    The ride from Port Fairy to Bairnsdale costs A$24.54.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps