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How to get from Portsea to Waterways by bus?

By bus

To get from Portsea to Waterways in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 788 bus from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 828 bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station to Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

179minA$15.82
Bus - 788
788
Bus - 901
901
Bus - 828
828
Walk to Waterways
Leaves from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsea
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 4251
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Hampton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 3316
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waterways
    Walk to
    Waterways
    1 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Portsea to Waterways in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 788 bus from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 858 bus from Chelsea Railway Station/Station St (Chelsea) station to Springvale Rd/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

198minA$15.82
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 858
858
Walk to Waterways
Leaves from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsea
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea Railway Station/Station St (Chelsea)
    ID 27747
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Aspendale Gardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springvale Rd/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights)
    ID 16044
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waterways
    Walk to
    Waterways
    3.53 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portsea to Waterways

The distance between Portsea, Melbourne and Waterways, Melbourne is approximately 88.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portsea to Waterways by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Portsea

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)

Public transport stations close to Waterways, Melbourne

Waterways is located at Waterways, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough).

Train stations close to Waterways:

  • Noble Park
  • Aspendale
  • Yarraman

Bus stations close to Waterways:

  • Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
  • Keylana Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
  • Alana Ct/Keylana Dr (Keysborough)

By bus and train

To get from Portsea to Waterways in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 788 bus from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 858 bus from Chelsea Railway Station/Station St (Chelsea) station to Springvale Rd/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

198minA$15.82
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 858
858
Walk to Waterways
Leaves from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsea
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea Railway Station/Station St (Chelsea)
    ID 27747
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Aspendale Gardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springvale Rd/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights)
    ID 16044
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waterways
    Walk to
    Waterways
    3.53 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portsea to Waterways?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line 901, Bus line 828.

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

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 858.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portsea and Waterways in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portsea to Waterways in Melbourne?

    The 788 bus line goes from Frankston station near Portsea to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Waterways in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Portsea to Waterways in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Portsea and Waterways in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portsea to get to Waterways in Melbourne?

    Get on the 788 bus from the Frankston stop near Portsea in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portsea and Waterways in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) stop, which is closest to Waterways in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Portsea to Waterways?

    The ride from Portsea to Waterways costs A$15.82.

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