How to get from Brighton East to Portarlington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Brighton East to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 605 bus from North Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield South) station to Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

217minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 605
605
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from North Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield South)
    ID 5949
    1.93 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20464
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    780 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    60 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

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Brighton East to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Bentleigh station to Southern Cross 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 8 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

486minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Bentleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    Ride to bus station
    Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    ID 23600
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brighton East to Portarlington

The distance between Brighton East, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 134.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton East 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 Brighton East

Brighton East is located at Brighton East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Balfour St/Marriage Rd (Brighton East).

Bus stations close to Brighton East:

  • Balfour St/Marriage Rd (Brighton East)
  • Billson St/Marriage Rd (Brighton East)
  • Ward St/Centre Rd (Brighton 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 by bus and train via FRANKSTON, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Brighton East to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Bentleigh station to Southern Cross 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 8 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

486minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Bentleigh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    Ride to bus station
    Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    ID 23600
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brighton East to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 605, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brighton East to Portarlington?

    The alternative route takes 486 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brighton East and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brighton East to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The 605 bus line goes from North Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield South) station near Brighton East to City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Brighton East and Portarlington in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brighton East to get to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    Get on the 605 bus from the North Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield South) stop near Brighton East in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Brighton East to Portarlington?

    The ride from Brighton East to Portarlington costs A$8.54.

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