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

From Melbourne to Port Fairy by bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Port Fairy in Melbourne, take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Southern Cross station to Warrnambool station. Next, 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 17 min. The ride fare is A$17.08.

257minA$17.08
Walk to train stationTrain - 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 Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    980 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrnambool
    204 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Mount Gambier
  • 6
    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 Melbourne to Port Fairy

The distance between Melbourne, Melbourne and Port Fairy, Melbourne is approximately 305.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne 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 Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen 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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

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

    The WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train line goes from Southern Cross station near Melbourne to Warrnambool station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Warrnambool station near Port Fairy in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Port Fairy in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from the Southern Cross station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne to Port Fairy?

    The ride from Melbourne to Port Fairy costs A$17.08.

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