How to get from Soldiers Hill to Portarlington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Soldiers Hill to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Deer Park 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 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

224minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    60 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
    45 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
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Soldiers Hill to Portarlington

The distance between Soldiers Hill, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 194.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soldiers Hill 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 Soldiers Hill

Soldiers Hill is located at Soldiers Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Soldiers Hill:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Soldiers Hill:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Doveton St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

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 Soldiers Hill to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Soldiers Hill and Portarlington in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Soldiers Hill to Portarlington in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Ballarat Station station near Soldiers Hill to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Portarlington in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Soldiers Hill and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Ballarat Station station near Soldiers Hill in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Soldiers Hill to Portarlington costs A$15.82.

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