How to get from Airport West to Portsea by bus, train and tram?

From Airport West to Portsea by bus, train and tram

To get from Airport West to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

224minA$8.54
Tram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Airport West
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    Ride to bus station
    Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    ID 11844
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Airport West to Portsea by bus

To get from Airport West to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 478 bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT bus and finally take the 788 bus from Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston) station to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$58.12.

257minA$58.12
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORTFRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
    Wait for bus
    FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy (Frankston)
    ID 48784
    109 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston)
    ID 11257
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    Ride to bus station
    Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    ID 11844
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Airport West to Portsea

The distance between Airport West, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 116.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport West to Portsea by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Airport West

Airport West is located at Airport West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Airport West:

  • Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)
  • Gowanbrae Dr (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to Portsea, Melbourne

Portsea is located at Portsea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea).

Bus stations close to Portsea:

  • Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Delgany Ave/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Nepean Pl/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Related Routes

From Airport West to Portsea by bus

To get from Airport West to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 478 bus from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT bus and finally take the 788 bus from Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston) station to Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$58.12.

257minA$58.12
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORTFRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
    Wait for bus
    FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy (Frankston)
    ID 48784
    109 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston)
    ID 11257
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    Ride to bus station
    Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
    ID 11844
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Airport West to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Airport West to Portsea?

    The alternative route takes 257 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct tram between Airport West and Portsea in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Airport West to Portsea in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Portsea in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Airport West to Portsea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Airport West and Portsea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Airport West to get to Portsea in Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near Airport West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Airport West and Portsea in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Portsea in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Airport West to Portsea?

    The ride from Airport West to Portsea costs A$8.54.

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