How to get from Airport West to Portarlington by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Airport West to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 60 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

186minA$8.54
Tram - 59
59
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    Ride to bus station
    Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    ID 23600
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Airport West to Portarlington

The distance between Airport West, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 130.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport West to Portarlington by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Airport West

Airport West is located at Airport West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Airport West:

  • Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)
  • Gowanbrae Dr (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to Portarlington, Melbourne

Portarlington is located at Portarlington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington).

Bus stations close to Portarlington:

  • Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
  • Arlington St/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
  • Pike St/The Esplanade (Indented Head)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Airport West to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct tram between Airport West and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Airport West to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Portarlington in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Airport West to Portarlington in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Airport West and Portarlington in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Airport West to get to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Airport West and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Airport West to Portarlington?

    The ride from Airport West to Portarlington costs A$8.54.

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