How to get from Mount Helen to Portarlington by bus?

By bus

To get from Mount Helen to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen) station to De Soza Park/Warrenheip St (Buninyong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

224minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
    ID 35437
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Buninyong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    De Soza Park/Warrenheip St (Buninyong)
    ID 35446
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest St/Warrenheip St (Buninyong)
    ID 15666
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    30 m • 1 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
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM and 60

To get from Mount Helen to Portarlington in Melbourne, take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

210minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    Ride to bus station
    Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    ID 23600
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mount Helen to Portarlington

The distance between Mount Helen, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 119.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Helen to Portarlington by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Mount Helen

Mount Helen is located at Mount Helen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen).

Bus stations close to Mount Helen:

  • Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Shire Ave/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)

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 via ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM and 60

To get from Mount Helen to Portarlington in Melbourne, take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

210minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    Ride to bus station
    Grassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)
    ID 23600
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Helen to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Helen to Portarlington?

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line 60.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Helen to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The 21 bus line goes from Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen) station near Mount Helen to Buninyong station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Buninyong station near Portarlington in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Helen to Portarlington in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Mount Helen and Portarlington in Melbourne by bus is about 3 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen) stop near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Buninyong stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mount Helen to Portarlington?

    The ride from Mount Helen to Portarlington costs A$15.82.

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