How to get from Smythesdale to Portarlington by bus?

From Smythesdale to Portarlington by bus

To get from Smythesdale to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

215minA$15.82
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Loader St/Glenelg Hwy (Smythesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smythesdale
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARATBENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    30 m • 1 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
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smythesdale to Portarlington

The distance between Smythesdale, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 144.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smythesdale 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 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 Smythesdale to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 60.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

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

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Smythesdale to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Smythesdale and Portarlington in Melbourne by bus is about 3 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Smythesdale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smythesdale to Portarlington?

    The ride from Smythesdale to Portarlington costs A$15.82.

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