How to get from Hillside (Melton) to Port Fairy by bus and train?

From Hillside (Melton) to Port Fairy by bus and train

To get from Hillside (Melton) to Port Fairy in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 460 bus from Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy (Hillside) station to Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

391minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 460
460
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy (Hillside)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy (Hillside)
    ID 9919
    1.3 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caroline Springs
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    124 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Warrnambool
  • 9
    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
    201 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hillside (Melton) to Port Fairy

The distance between Hillside (Melton), Melbourne and Port Fairy, Melbourne is approximately 425.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 391 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hillside (Melton) 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 Hillside (Melton)

Hillside (Melton) is located at Hillside (Melton), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside).

Train stations close to Hillside (Melton):

  • Watergardens

Bus stations close to Hillside (Melton):

  • Sunningdale Dr/Sanctuary Rd (Hillside)
  • King Dr/The Regency (Hillside)
  • Sanctuary Rd/Beattys Rd (Hillside)

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)
  • Sackville St/Campbell St (Port Fairy)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hillside (Melton) to Port Fairy?

    The fastest way takes 391 minutes, using Bus line 460, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hillside (Melton) and Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hillside (Melton) to Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    The 460 bus line goes from Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy (Hillside) station near Hillside (Melton) to Caroline Springs Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Caroline Springs Station station near Port Fairy in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Hillside (Melton) to Port Fairy in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Hillside (Melton) and Port Fairy in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hillside (Melton) to get to Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    Get on the 460 bus from the Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy (Hillside) stop near Hillside (Melton) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hillside (Melton) and Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Caroline Springs Station stop, which is closest to Port Fairy in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Hillside (Melton) to Port Fairy?

    The ride from Hillside (Melton) to Port Fairy costs A$15.82.

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