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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balwyn North to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 48 tram from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

215minA$8.54
Tram - 48
48
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 51-Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balwyn North
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 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
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Public transport directions from Balwyn North to Portsea

The distance between Balwyn North, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 113.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balwyn North 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 Balwyn North

Balwyn North is located at Balwyn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North).

Bus stations close to Balwyn North:

  • Doncaster Rd/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd (Balwyn North)
  • Lansdown St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn North)

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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn North to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balwyn North 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 35 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balwyn North to Portsea in Melbourne?

    The 48 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Portsea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balwyn North and Portsea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 48 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Balwyn North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Portsea in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Balwyn North to Portsea costs A$8.54.

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