How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington by bus and train?
From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington by bus and train
To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street 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 46 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationFlinders Street850 m • 12 min
- 2Wait for trainMERNDAMernda
- 3Ride to train stationSouthern Cross3 min
- 4Wait for trainGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGeelong
- 5Ride to train stationGeelong63 min
- 6Walk to bus stationGeelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)ID 45541160 m • 3 min
- 7Wait for bus60St Leonards
- 8Ride to bus stationGrassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)ID 2360044 min
Alternative route from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60
To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to 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 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationSouthern Cross1.53 km • 20 min
- 2Wait for trainGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGeelong
- 3Ride to train stationGeelong63 min
- 4Walk to bus stationGeelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)ID 45541160 m • 3 min
- 5Wait for bus60St Leonards
- 6Ride to bus stationGrassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)ID 2360044 min
Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington
Public transport stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 6-Swanston St/La Trobe St (Melbourne City).
Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):
- Melbourne Central
Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):
- La Trobe St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
- Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
- Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
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
- Balwyn North to Portarlington
- Box Hill South to Portarlington
- Brunswick West to Portarlington
- Bundoora to Portarlington
- Burnside to Portarlington
- Camberwell to Portarlington
- Carrum to Portarlington
- Coburg North to Portarlington
- Glen Waverley to Portarlington
- Melbourne to Portarlington
- Ringwood to Portarlington
- Rockbank to Portarlington
- Southbank to Portarlington
- Sunshine to Portarlington
- Curlewis to Portarlington
- Dadswells Bridge to Portarlington
- Dartmoor to Portarlington
- Dereel to Portarlington
- East Bendigo to Portarlington
- Evansford to Portarlington
Alternative route from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington by bus and train via GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60
To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to 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 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationSouthern Cross1.53 km • 20 min
- 2Wait for trainGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGeelong
- 3Ride to train stationGeelong63 min
- 4Walk to bus stationGeelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)ID 45541160 m • 3 min
- 5Wait for bus60St Leonards
- 6Ride to bus stationGrassy Point Rd/The Esplanade (Portarlington)ID 2360044 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington?
The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.
What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington?
The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.
Is there a direct train between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Portarlington in Melbourne?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.
Which train line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington in Melbourne?
The MERNDA train line goes from Flinders Street station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Mernda station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mernda station near Portarlington in Melbourne
How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus?
The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Portarlington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 46 min.
Where do I get on the train near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Portarlington in Melbourne?
Get on the MERNDA train from the Flinders Street station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Portarlington in Melbourne?
Get off the train at the Mernda stop, which is closest to Portarlington in Melbourne.
How much is the total train and bus fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington?
The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Portarlington costs A$8.54.