How to get from Altona North to Portarlington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Altona North to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 411 bus from Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North) station to Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray) 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 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

144minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 411
411
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)
    ID 5483
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 411411
    Wait for bus
    411
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 40954
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    150 m • 2 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
    55 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
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona North to Portarlington

The distance between Altona North, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 116.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona North to Portarlington 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 Altona North

Altona North is located at Altona North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North).

Train stations close to Altona North:

  • West Footscray
  • Newport
  • Spotswood

Bus stations close to Altona North:

  • Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North)
  • Altona Gate Sc/Duosa Rd (Altona North)
  • Valerian Ave/Blackshaws Rd (Altona North)

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 Altona North to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 411, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Altona North and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Altona North to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The 411 bus line goes from Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North) station near Altona North to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Footscray station near Portarlington in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona North to Portarlington in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Altona North and Portarlington in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Altona North to get to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    Get on the 411 bus from the Altona Gate Sc/Millers Rd (Altona North) stop near Altona North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Altona North and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Altona North to Portarlington?

    The ride from Altona North to Portarlington costs A$8.54.

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