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

From Foster to Portarlington by bus and train

To get from Foster to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer 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 6 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

378minA$24.54
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Pulhams Store/Main St (Foster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster
  • 2
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    190 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 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
    59 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
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Foster to Portarlington

The distance between Foster, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 304.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 378 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster 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 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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 378 minutes, using Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus line goes from Melbourne station near Foster to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Foster and Portarlington in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from the Melbourne stop near Foster in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Foster to Portarlington costs A$24.54.

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