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

By bus and train

To get from Eltham to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Eltham station to Flinders Street 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

223minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Eltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    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

By bus

To get from Eltham to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 902 bus from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Atkinson St/Williamsons Rd (Templestowe) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

236minA$15.82
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atkinson St/Williamsons Rd (Templestowe)
    ID 4824
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    126 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    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 Eltham to Portsea

The distance between Eltham, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 127.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eltham 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 Eltham

Eltham is located at Eltham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Main Rd/Bridge St (Eltham).

Train stations close to Eltham:

  • Montmorency
  • Eltham
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham:

  • Main Rd/Bridge St (Eltham)
  • Alistair Knox Park/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)

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

By bus

To get from Eltham to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 902 bus from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Atkinson St/Williamsons Rd (Templestowe) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

236minA$15.82
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atkinson St/Williamsons Rd (Templestowe)
    ID 4824
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    126 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    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 Eltham to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

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

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line 901, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct train between Eltham and Portsea in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Eltham to Portsea in Melbourne?

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Eltham station near Eltham to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Portsea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Eltham and Portsea in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Eltham to get to Portsea in Melbourne?

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Eltham station near Eltham in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Eltham and Portsea in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Portsea in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Eltham to Portsea costs A$16.00.

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