How to get from North Shore to Portsea by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Shore to Portsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from North Shore station to Southern Cross 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

266minA$16.00
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from North Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Shore
    1.06 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    60 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    72 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
    102 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from North Shore to Portsea

The distance between North Shore, Melbourne and Portsea, Melbourne is approximately 179 km, which can typically be travelled in 266 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Shore 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 North Shore

North Shore is located at North Shore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Seaside Pde/The Esplanade (North Shore).

Train stations close to North Shore:

  • North Shore
  • Corio
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to North Shore:

  • Seaside Pde/The Esplanade (North Shore)
  • Seaforth St/The Esplanade (North Shore)
  • North Shore Station/Station St (Norlane)

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 North Shore to Portsea?

    The fastest way takes 266 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Shore to Portsea in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from North Shore station near North Shore to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Portsea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between North Shore and Portsea in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the North Shore station near North Shore in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from North Shore to Portsea costs A$16.00.

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