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

By bus and train

To get from Clayton to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

154minA$13.84
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    34 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 CRANBOURNE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Clayton to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Clayton 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

164minA$13.84
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    34 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
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Public transport directions from Clayton to Portarlington

The distance between Clayton, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 137.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton 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 Clayton

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

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Huntingdale
  • Clayton
  • Oakleigh

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

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 CRANBOURNE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Clayton to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Clayton 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

164minA$13.84
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    34 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Clayton to Portarlington?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Clayton 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 34 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton 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 Clayton to Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Clayton and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Clayton 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 Clayton to Portarlington?

    The ride from Clayton to Portarlington costs A$13.84.

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