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

From Cheltenham to Portarlington by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham 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 47 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

167minA$13.84
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Cheltenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    44 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
    59 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
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Portarlington

The distance between Cheltenham, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 138.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd (Cheltenham).

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham
  • Southland
  • Highett

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Charman Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Cheltenham Park/Park Rd (Cheltenham)

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)

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham 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 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Portarlington in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Cheltenham in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Cheltenham to Portarlington costs A$13.84.

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