How to get from Kensington to Portland by bus and train?

From Kensington to Portland by bus and train

To get from Kensington to Portland in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

304minA$22.38
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrnambool
    195 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Mount Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    Ride to bus station
    Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    ID 17745
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kensington to Portland by bus and train via WILLIAMSTOWN, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL

To get from Kensington to Portland in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

326minA$22.38
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrnambool
    204 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Mount Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    Ride to bus station
    Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    ID 17745
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington to Portland

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and Portland, Melbourne is approximately 372.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 304 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Portland 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 Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Macaulay
  • South Kensington
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

Public transport stations close to Portland, Melbourne

Portland is located at Portland, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland).

Bus stations close to Portland:

  • Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
  • Julia St/Hurd St (Portland)
  • All Saints Catholic Church/Henty St (Portland)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kensington to Portland by bus and train via WILLIAMSTOWN, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL

To get from Kensington to Portland in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

326minA$22.38
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrnambool
    204 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Mount Gambier
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    Ride to bus station
    Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    ID 17745
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Portland?

    The fastest way takes 304 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Portland?

    The alternative route takes 326 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL.

  • Is there a direct train between Kensington and Portland in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kensington to Portland in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from Werribee station near Kensington to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Portland in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington to Portland in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kensington and Portland in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kensington to get to Portland in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the Werribee station near Kensington in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kensington and Portland in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Kensington to Portland?

    The ride from Kensington to Portland costs A$22.38.

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