How to get from Glen Iris to Portarlington by bus and train?

From Glen Iris to Portarlington by bus and train

To get from Glen Iris to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Glen Iris 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

161minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Glen Iris

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    25 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
    59 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
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glen Iris to Portarlington

The distance between Glen Iris, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 127.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris

Glen Iris is located at Glen Iris, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris).

Train stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris

Bus stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris)
  • Brixton Rise/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Ferncroft Ave/Wattletree Rd (Malvern East)

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)
  • Pike St/The Esplanade (Indented Head)
  • Brett Dr/The Esplanade (Indented Head)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glen Iris to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Glen Iris 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 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glen Iris to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The GLEN WAVERLEY train line goes from Glen Iris station near Glen Iris to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Glen Iris and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the GLEN WAVERLEY train from the Glen Iris station near Glen Iris in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glen Iris and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Glen Iris to Portarlington costs A$8.54.

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