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

From Fairfield to Portarlington by bus and train

To get from Fairfield to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

179minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    22 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

From Fairfield to Portarlington by bus, train and tram

To get from Fairfield to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 86 tram from 30-Clarke St/High St (Northcote) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke 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 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

183minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from 30-Clarke St/High St (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    30-Clarke St/High St (Northcote)
    ID 6115
    1.8 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 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 Fairfield to Portarlington

The distance between Fairfield, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 125.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield 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 Fairfield

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Dennis
  • Westgarth
  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Railway Station/Station St (Fairfield)
  • Clarke St/Rathmines St (Northcote)

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 Fairfield to Portarlington by bus, train and tram

To get from Fairfield to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 86 tram from 30-Clarke St/High St (Northcote) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke 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 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

183minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from 30-Clarke St/High St (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    30-Clarke St/High St (Northcote)
    ID 6115
    1.8 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 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 Fairfield to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Fairfield 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 59 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Fairfield and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Fairfield in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Fairfield to Portarlington costs A$8.54.

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