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

From Southbank to Portarlington by bus and train

To get from Southbank to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street 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 - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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

Alternative route from Southbank to Portarlington by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Southbank to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street 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 6 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

411minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    2 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 Southbank to Portarlington

The distance between Southbank, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 117.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southbank 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 Southbank

Southbank is located at Southbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank).

Train stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Southbank:

  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

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 from Southbank to Portarlington by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Southbank to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street 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 6 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

411minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    2 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 Southbank to Portarlington?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 411 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Southbank 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 Southbank to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Flinders Street station near Southbank to Mernda station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mernda station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Flinders Street station near Southbank in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Mernda stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Southbank to Portarlington costs A$8.54.

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