How to get from Essendon North to Portarlington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon North to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

152minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore)
    ID 40898
    470 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 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
    50 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

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Essendon North to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Glenbervie 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 7 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

460minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Glenbervie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenbervie
    1.49 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 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
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon North to Portarlington

The distance between Essendon North, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 120 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon North 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 Essendon North

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 47-Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Renown St/Keilor Rd (Moonee Ponds)

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 CRAIGIEBURN, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Essendon North to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Glenbervie 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 7 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

460minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Glenbervie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenbervie
    1.49 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    39 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
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon North to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon North to Portarlington?

    The alternative route takes 460 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon North 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 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon North to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore) station near Essendon North to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Altona station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon North and Portarlington in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore) stop near Essendon North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon North to Portarlington costs A$8.54.

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