How to get from Stawell to Portarlington by bus?

By bus

To get from Stawell to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Stawell Railway Station (Stawell) 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 5 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$31.64.

307minA$31.64
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Bus - BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stawell
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    114 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 Stawell to Portarlington

The distance between Stawell, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 251.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 307 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stawell 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 Stawell

Stawell is located at Stawell, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Robinson St/Shirreff St (Stawell).

Bus stations close to Stawell:

  • Robinson St/Shirreff St (Stawell)
  • Shirreff St/Doyle St (Stawell)
  • Stone St/Seaby St (Stawell)

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 Stawell to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 307 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line BENDIGO - GEELONG VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 60.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 7 min.

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

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Stawell 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 Stawell to Portarlington in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Stawell and Portarlington in Melbourne by bus is about 5 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Stawell in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Stawell to Portarlington costs A$31.64.

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