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

From Carlton to Port Fairy by bus and train

To get from Carlton to Port Fairy in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross 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 24 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

264minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    204 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

Alternative route from Carlton to Port Fairy by bus and train via 402, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL

To get from Carlton to Port Fairy in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton) 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

281minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
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 Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton)
    ID 40647
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    26 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 Carlton to Port Fairy

The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Port Fairy, Melbourne is approximately 306.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton 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 Carlton

Carlton is located at Carlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Carlton:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • La Trobe St/Russell St (Melbourne City)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carlton to Port Fairy by bus and train via 402, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL

To get from Carlton to Port Fairy in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton) 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

281minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
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 Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Square/Bouverie St (Carlton)
    ID 40647
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    26 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlton to Port Fairy?

    The alternative route takes 281 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlton 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 24 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Carlton and Port Fairy in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near Carlton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Port Fairy in Melbourne.

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

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

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