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 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. The bus and train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Portland on the Moovit app.

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
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station/High St
    ID 17799
    10 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 429.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 591 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.

Bus And Train timetable from Ballan to Portland

To check the bus and train timetable from Ballan to Portland using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballan) and destination (Portland), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way 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 one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 51 min.

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

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Ballan Railway Station near Ballan to Ararat Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Ararat Railway 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 9 hr 51 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 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 Ararat Railway Station, which is closest to Portland in Melbourne.

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