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

By bus and train

To get from Stratford to Port Fairy in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Stratford 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 10 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$44.34.

638minA$44.34
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
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 Stratford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    195 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
    222 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
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stratford to Port Fairy

The distance between Stratford, Melbourne and Port Fairy, Melbourne is approximately 535.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 638 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stratford 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 Stratford

Stratford is located at Stratford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford).

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
  • Dawson St/Mcfarlane St (Stratford)

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 Stratford to Port Fairy?

    The fastest way takes 638 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL.

  • Is there a direct train between Stratford 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 10 hr 38 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train line goes from Melbourne station near Stratford to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Port Fairy in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Stratford and Port Fairy in Melbourne by train and bus is about 10 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from the Melbourne station near Stratford in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Stratford to Port Fairy costs A$44.34.

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