How to get from Cairnlea to Portarlington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cairnlea to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 456 bus from Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) 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 4 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

124minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3259
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deer Park
    960 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
    45 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 Cairnlea to Portarlington

The distance between Cairnlea, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 100.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cairnlea 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 Cairnlea

Cairnlea is located at Cairnlea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deer Park Reserve/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park).

Train stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Ginifer
  • Deer Park
  • Ardeer

Bus stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park Reserve/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Deer Park Bowls Club/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Holt St/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)

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 Cairnlea to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 456, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cairnlea 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 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cairnlea to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The 456 bus line goes from Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station near Cairnlea to Melton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Melton station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cairnlea and Portarlington in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 456 bus from the Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) stop near Cairnlea in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Cairnlea to Portarlington costs A$15.82.

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