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How to get from South Morang to Portarlington by bus and train?

From South Morang to Portarlington by bus and train

To get from South Morang to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from South Morang station to Southern Cross 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 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

171minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Leaves from South Morang

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Morang
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 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
    63 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 South Morang to Portarlington

The distance between South Morang, Melbourne and Portarlington, Melbourne is approximately 141.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Morang 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 South Morang

South Morang is located at South Morang, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang).

Train stations close to South Morang:

  • Middle Gorge
  • Epping

Bus stations close to South Morang:

  • South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
  • Westfield Plenty Valley/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang)
  • Civic Dr/Morang Dr (Mill Park)

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)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Morang to Portarlington?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between South Morang and Portarlington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Morang to Portarlington?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near South Morang in South Morang to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Portarlington in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Morang to Portarlington by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Morang in South Morang and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Morang to get to Portarlington?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Morang in South Morang.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Morang and Portarlington?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from South Morang to Portarlington?

    The ride from South Morang to Portarlington costs A$13.84.

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