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

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong 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 48 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

168minA$13.84
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    48 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 Dandenong to Portarlington

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 148.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong 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 Dandenong

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Noble Park
  • Yarraman

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

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 Dandenong to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong 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 48 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Dandenong and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Dandenong to Portarlington costs A$13.84.

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