How to get from Clifton Hill to Portarlington by bus and train?

From Clifton Hill to Portarlington by bus and train

To get from Clifton Hill to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Clifton Hill 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

138minA$8.54
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    16 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 Clifton Hill to Portarlington

The distance between Clifton Hill, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 122.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill is located at Clifton Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Hill.

Train stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill

Bus stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
  • Hoddle St/North Tce (Clifton Hill)
  • Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)

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 Clifton Hill to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Clifton Hill 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 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Clifton Hill to Portarlington in Melbourne?

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

    The total travel time between Clifton Hill and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clifton Hill in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Clifton Hill to Portarlington costs A$8.54.

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