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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Tullamarine to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) 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 54 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

234minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    740 m • 10 min
  • 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
    46 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

By bus

To get from Tullamarine to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 478 bus from Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT bus and finally take the 788 bus from Nepean Hwy/Playne 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$58.12.

256minA$58.12
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    ID 7265
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORTFRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
    Wait for bus
    FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy (Frankston)
    ID 48784
    109 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston)
    ID 11257
    260 m • 4 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 Tullamarine to Portsea

The distance between Tullamarine, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 117.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tullamarine 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 Tullamarine

Tullamarine is located at Tullamarine, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine).

Bus stations close to Tullamarine:

  • Leicester Sq/Coventry St (Tullamarine)
  • Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
  • Malvern Ave/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)

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 Tullamarine to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 478 bus from Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine) station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT bus and finally take the 788 bus from Nepean Hwy/Playne 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$58.12.

256minA$58.12
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Bus - FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caterpillar Dr/Melrose Dr (Tullamarine)
    ID 7265
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 48578
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORTFRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
    Wait for bus
    FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quest/435-437 Nepean Hwy (Frankston)
    ID 48784
    109 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nepean Hwy/Playne St (Frankston)
    ID 11257
    260 m • 4 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 Tullamarine to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

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

    The alternative route takes 256 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line FRANKSTON - MELBOURNE AIRPORT, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct tram between Tullamarine 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 54 min.

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

    The 59 tram line goes from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station near Tullamarine to Flinders Street Station (City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street Station (City) station near Portsea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Tullamarine and Portsea in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 3 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 59 tram from the 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station near Tullamarine in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Tullamarine to Portsea costs A$8.54.

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