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

By bus and train

To get from Thornbury to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Thornbury 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

192minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Thornbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thornbury
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    20 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, train and tram

To get from Thornbury to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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 4 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

287minA$17.36
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 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 Thornbury to Portsea

The distance between Thornbury, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 111.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornbury 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 Thornbury

Thornbury is located at Thornbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Thornbury:

  • High St/Miller St (Preston)
  • High St/Dundas St (Preston)
  • St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

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, train and tram

To get from Thornbury to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) 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 4 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

287minA$17.36
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 34-Miller St/St Georges Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 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 Thornbury to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

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

    The alternative route takes 287 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct train between Thornbury 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 12 min.

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

    The MERNDA train line goes from Thornbury station near Thornbury 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 Thornbury to Portsea in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Thornbury and Portsea in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Thornbury station near Thornbury in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thornbury 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 Thornbury to Portsea?

    The ride from Thornbury to Portsea costs A$8.54.

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