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

From Balaclava to Portarlington by bus, train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 96 tram from 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda)
    ID 20520
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18187
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 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
    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
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balaclava to Portarlington by bus, train and tram via 12, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Balaclava to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)
    ID 4135
    1.97 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 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
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Portarlington

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 123.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Balaclava to Portarlington by bus, train and tram via 12, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Balaclava to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from 143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    143-Fitzroy St/Park St (St Kilda)
    ID 4135
    1.97 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Victoria Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 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
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balaclava to Portarlington?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava 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 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The 96 tram line goes from 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda) station near Balaclava to East Brunswick station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till East Brunswick station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Portarlington in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 96 tram from the 139-Belford St/Acland St (St Kilda) station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the East Brunswick stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Balaclava to Portarlington costs A$8.54.

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