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

By bus and train

To get from Heathcote to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Mitchell St/High St (Heathcote) 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 4 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

273minA$33.08
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Mitchell St/High St (Heathcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heathcote
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    107 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
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Heathcote to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Mitchell St/High St (Heathcote) 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 4 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

272minA$33.08
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Mitchell St/High St (Heathcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heathcote
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    116 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
    62 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
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Heathcote to Portarlington

The distance between Heathcote, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 235.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 273 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heathcote 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 Heathcote

Heathcote is located at Heathcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mitchell St/High St (Heathcote).

Bus stations close to Heathcote:

  • Mitchell St/High St (Heathcote)
  • Mitchell St/Northern Hwy (Heathcote)

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 by bus and train via MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from Heathcote to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE bus from Mitchell St/High St (Heathcote) 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 4 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$33.08.

272minA$33.08
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Mitchell St/High St (Heathcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heathcote
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    116 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
    62 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
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 273 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 272 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BARMAH VIA SHEPPARTON & HEATHCOTE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 33 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus line goes from Melbourne station near Heathcote 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 Heathcote to Portarlington in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Heathcote and Portarlington in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from the Melbourne stop near Heathcote in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Heathcote 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 Heathcote to Portarlington?

    The ride from Heathcote to Portarlington costs A$33.08.

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