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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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
Tram - 48
48
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    36 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
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Public transport directions from Balwyn North to Portarlington

The distance between Balwyn North, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 128.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn North 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 Balwyn North

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Lansdown St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn 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 Balwyn North to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balwyn North 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 Balwyn North to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The 48 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 48 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

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

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