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

By bus and train

To get from Caulfield North to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield 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 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

163minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    1.71 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 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
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Caulfield North to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Malvern 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 7 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

464minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    1.13 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 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 Caulfield North to Portarlington

The distance between Caulfield North, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 130.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield 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 Caulfield North

Caulfield North is located at Caulfield North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 51-Balaclava Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North).

Bus stations close to Caulfield North:

  • Glen Eira City Hall/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Dorgan St/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield 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)

Related Routes

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

To get from Caulfield North to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Malvern 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 7 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

464minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    1.13 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 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 Caulfield North to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caulfield North to Portarlington?

    The alternative route takes 464 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Caulfield North and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caulfield North to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Caulfield station near Caulfield North to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Caulfield North and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Caulfield North to get to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Caulfield station near Caulfield North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

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

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