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

By bus, train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

189minA$8.54
Tram - 57
57
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 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

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 59, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from North Melbourne to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

196minA$8.54
Tram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 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 North Melbourne to Portsea

The distance between North Melbourne, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 105.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne

North Melbourne is located at North Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne).

Bus stations close to North Melbourne:

  • Abbotsford St/Haines St (North Melbourne)
  • Albermarle St/Macaulay Rd (Kensington)
  • Dryburgh St/Haines St (North Melbourne)

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 by bus, train and tram via 59, FRANKSTON and 788

To get from North Melbourne to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

196minA$8.54
Tram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Melbourne to Portsea?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct tram between North Melbourne 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 9 min.

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

    The 57 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near North Melbourne to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Portsea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between North Melbourne and Portsea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 57 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near North Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Portsea in Melbourne.

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

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

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