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

From Balaclava to Portsea by bus, train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) 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 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

170minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18651
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    49 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
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balaclava to Portsea by bus, train and tram via 16, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from Balaclava to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 16 tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) 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 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

173minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20524
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    52 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
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balaclava to Portsea

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 95.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

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

Alternative route from Balaclava to Portsea by bus, train and tram via 16, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from Balaclava to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 16 tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) 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 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

173minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20524
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    52 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
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balaclava to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balaclava to Portsea?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava 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 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Portsea in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station near Balaclava to East Malvern station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till East Malvern station near Portsea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Portsea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the East Malvern stop, which is closest to Portsea in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Balaclava to Portsea costs A$8.54.

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