How to get from Portarlington to Melbourne by bus and train?

From Portarlington to Melbourne by bus and train

To get from Portarlington to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

127minA$8.54
Bus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portarlington
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Portarlington to Melbourne by bus and train via 60, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and FRANKSTON

To get from Portarlington to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

127minA$8.54
Bus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portarlington
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 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 Portarlington to Melbourne

The distance between Portarlington, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 117.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portarlington to Melbourne 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 Portarlington

Portarlington is located at Portarlington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington).

Bus stations close to Portarlington:

  • Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
  • Arlington St/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
  • Pike St/The Esplanade (Indented Head)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Portarlington to Melbourne by bus and train via 60, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and FRANKSTON

To get from Portarlington to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

127minA$8.54
Bus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portarlington
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portarlington to Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portarlington to Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portarlington and Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portarlington to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The 60 bus line goes from Geelong Station station near Portarlington to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station near Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Portarlington and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portarlington to get to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get on the 60 bus from the Geelong Station stop near Portarlington in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portarlington and Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Portarlington to Melbourne?

    The ride from Portarlington to Melbourne costs A$8.54.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps