How to get from Great Western to Portland by bus?

By bus

To get from Great Western to Portland in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus and finally take the HAMILTON - PORTLAND VIA HEYWOOD bus from Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton) station to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$47.46.

456minA$47.46
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Bus - HAMILTON - PORTLAND VIA HEYWOOD
HAMILTON - PORTLAND VIA HEYWOOD
Leaves from Cubitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Great Western
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    101 min
  • 4
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Station/Station St (Hamilton)
    ID 17753
    140 min
  • 6
    Bus - HAMILTON - PORTLAND VIA HEYWOODHAMILTON - PORTLAND VIA HEYWOOD
    Wait for bus
    HAMILTON - PORTLAND VIA HEYWOOD
    Portland
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    Ride to bus station
    Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)
    ID 36341
    79 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Great Western to Portland

The distance between Great Western, Melbourne and Portland, Melbourne is approximately 378.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 456 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Western to Portland by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Great Western

Great Western is located at Great Western, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western).

Bus stations close to Great Western:

  • Cuibitt St/Western Hwy (Great Western)

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Great Western to Portland?

    The fastest way takes 456 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line HAMILTON - PORTLAND VIA HEYWOOD.

  • Is there a direct bus between Great Western and Portland in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Western to Portland in Melbourne?

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Great Western to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Portland in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Western to Portland in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Great Western and Portland in Melbourne by bus is about 7 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Great Western to get to Portland in Melbourne?

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Great Western in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Great Western and Portland in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) stop, which is closest to Portland in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Great Western to Portland?

    The ride from Great Western to Portland costs A$47.46.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps