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

From Ballan to Portland by bus and train

To get from Ballan to Portland in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the COACH bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St station to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 28 min.

388min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    60 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrnambool Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WBL
    188 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrnambool Station/Merri St
    ID 17733
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Mount Gambier (Sa)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St
    ID 17745
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballan to Portland by bus and train via BALLARAT, COACH and COACH

To get from Ballan to Portland in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Ararat Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the COACH bus from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St station to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 51 min.

591min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ART
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station/High St
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St
    ID 36550
    201 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Mount Gambier (Sa)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St
    ID 17745
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballan to Portland

The distance between Ballan, Melbourne and Portland, Melbourne is approximately 433.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 388 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballan to Portland by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ballan to Portland by bus and train via BALLARAT, COACH and COACH

To get from Ballan to Portland in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Ararat Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the COACH bus from Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St station to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 51 min.

591min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ART
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station/High St
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St
    ID 36550
    201 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Mount Gambier (Sa)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St
    ID 17745
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 388 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

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

    The alternative route takes 591 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 28 min.

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

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Portland in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Ballan and Portland in Melbourne by train and bus is about 6 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan in Melbourne.

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

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

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