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

From Portarlington to Mernda by bus and train

To get from Portarlington to Mernda 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 MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

196minA$13.84
Bus - 60
60
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
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
    46 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
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mernda
    Walk to
    Mernda
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portarlington to Mernda

The distance between Portarlington, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 151.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portarlington to Mernda 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 Mernda, Melbourne

Mernda is located at Mernda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda).

Train stations close to Mernda:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Mernda:

  • Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
  • Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
  • Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Portarlington and Mernda in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Portarlington to Mernda costs A$13.84.

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