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

By bus and train

To get from Lilydale to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale 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 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

181minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    58 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 Lilydale to Portarlington

The distance between Lilydale, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 155.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale 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 Lilydale

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

Train stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale

Bus stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)

Public transport stations close to Portarlington, Melbourne

Portarlington is located at Portarlington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pike St/The Esplanade (Indented Head).

Bus stations close to Portarlington:

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lilydale to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Lilydale and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Lilydale station near Lilydale 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 Lilydale to Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lilydale and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near Lilydale in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Lilydale to Portarlington costs A$13.84.

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