How to get from Brighton to Portsea by bus and train?

From Brighton to Portsea by bus and train

To get from Brighton to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 703 bus from Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

161minA$15.82
Bus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brighton
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    40 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 Brighton to Portsea by bus and train via 811, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from Brighton to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 811 bus from Middle Brighton Railway Station/Church St (Brighton) station to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) 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 180 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

180minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 811
811
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Middle Brighton Railway Station/Church St (Brighton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middle Brighton Railway Station/Church St (Brighton)
    ID 3678
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Dandenong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19611
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    27 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 Brighton to Portsea

The distance between Brighton, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 90.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton to Portsea 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 Brighton

Brighton is located at Brighton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Chavasse St/New St (Brighton).

Train stations close to Brighton:

  • North Brighton
  • Brighton Beach
  • Middle Brighton

Bus stations close to Brighton:

  • Chavasse St/New St (Brighton)
  • Railway Ave/New St (Brighton)
  • Dendy St/Burrows St (Brighton)

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 Brighton to Portsea by bus and train via 811, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from Brighton to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 811 bus from Middle Brighton Railway Station/Church St (Brighton) station to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) 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 180 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

180minA$15.82
Walk to bus stationBus - 811
811
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Middle Brighton Railway Station/Church St (Brighton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middle Brighton Railway Station/Church St (Brighton)
    ID 3678
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Dandenong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19611
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    27 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 Brighton to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

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

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 811, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Portsea in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brighton to Portsea in Melbourne?

    The 703 bus line goes from Blackburn station near Brighton to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station near Portsea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Brighton and Portsea in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brighton to get to Portsea in Melbourne?

    Get on the 703 bus from the Blackburn stop near Brighton in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brighton and Portsea in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) stop, which is closest to Portsea in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Brighton to Portsea?

    The ride from Brighton to Portsea costs A$15.82.

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