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

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 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
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Portsea

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 108.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray 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 Footscray

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Footscray.

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray
  • Donald St/Moore St (Footscray)
  • Whitehall St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

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 Footscray to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray 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 1 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Footscray and Portsea in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Footscray in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Footscray to Portsea costs A$8.54.

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