How to get from Portsea to Picola by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Portsea to Picola in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 788 bus from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

609minA$24.54
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
Leaves from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsea
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Barmah
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    Ride to bus station
    Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)
    ID 15131
    346 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 Portsea to Picola

The distance between Portsea, Melbourne and Picola, Melbourne is approximately 421.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 609 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portsea to Picola 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 Portsea

Portsea is located at Portsea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea).

Bus stations close to Portsea:

  • Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Delgany Ave/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Nepean Pl/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Public transport stations close to Picola, Melbourne

Picola is located at Picola, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola).

Bus stations close to Picola:

  • Milk Bar/Echuca - Nathalia Rd (Picola)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portsea to Picola?

    The fastest way takes 609 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portsea and Picola in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portsea to Picola in Melbourne?

    The 788 bus line goes from Frankston station near Portsea to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Picola in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Portsea and Picola in Melbourne by bus and train is about 10 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 788 bus from the Frankston stop near Portsea in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) stop, which is closest to Picola in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Portsea to Picola?

    The ride from Portsea to Picola costs A$24.54.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps