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

From Altona to Port Fairy by bus and train

To get from Altona to Port Fairy in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

260minA$22.38
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrnambool
    195 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Mount Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
    Ride to bus station
    Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
    ID 36550
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Port Fairy

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Port Fairy, Melbourne is approximately 311.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Port Fairy 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 Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Port Fairy, Melbourne

Port Fairy is located at Port Fairy, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy).

Bus stations close to Port Fairy:

  • Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
  • Bank St/Gipps St (Port Fairy)
  • History Centre/Gipps St (Port Fairy)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Port Fairy in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Altona and Port Fairy in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Port Fairy in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Altona to Port Fairy?

    The ride from Altona to Port Fairy costs A$22.38.

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