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

From Doncaster to Portarlington by bus and train

To get from Doncaster to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 908 bus from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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
Bus - 908
908
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster
  • 2
    Bus - 908908
    Wait for bus
    908
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 9
    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

From Doncaster to Portarlington by bus, train and tram

To get from Doncaster to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

193minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 48
48
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
    ID 18566
    1.93 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 9
    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 Doncaster to Portarlington

The distance between Doncaster, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 132.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doncaster 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 Doncaster

Doncaster is located at Doncaster, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ayr St/High St (Doncaster).

Bus stations close to Doncaster:

  • Ayr St/High St (Doncaster)
  • Doncaster Rd/Eastern Fwy on Ramp (Balwyn North)
  • Doncaster Rd/High St (Doncaster)

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

From Doncaster to Portarlington by bus, train and tram

To get from Doncaster to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

193minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 48
48
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
    ID 18566
    1.93 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 9
    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 Doncaster to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 908, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Doncaster to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The 908 bus line goes from City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station near Doncaster to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Doncaster to get to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    Get on the 908 bus from the City (King/Lonsdale Sts) stop near Doncaster in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Doncaster and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Doncaster to Portarlington costs A$13.84.

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