How to get from Mount Helen to Portland by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mount Helen to Portland in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station to Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) 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 59 min. The ride fare is A$19.42.

359minA$19.42
Walk to bus stationBus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
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 Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen)
    ID 16268
    1.27 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAMADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Wait for bus
    ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrnambool
    143 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Mount Gambier
  • 9
    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 Mount Helen to Portland

The distance between Mount Helen, Melbourne and Portland, Melbourne is approximately 385.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 359 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Helen 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 Mount Helen

Mount Helen is located at Mount Helen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen).

Bus stations close to Mount Helen:

  • Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Shire Ave/Geelong Rd (Mount Helen)
  • Park Lane/Vincent Dr (Mount Helen)

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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Helen to Portland?

    The fastest way takes 359 minutes, using Bus line ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Helen and Portland in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Helen to Portland in Melbourne?

    The ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus line goes from Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) station near Mount Helen to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Melbourne station near Portland in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mount Helen and Portland in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mount Helen to get to Portland in Melbourne?

    Get on the ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, BALLARAT, HORSHAM bus from the Gear Ave/Warrenheip St (Mount Helen) stop near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Mount Helen to Portland costs A$19.42.

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