How to get from Portland to Williamstown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Portland to Williamstown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Williamstown Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

318minA$21.30
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Leaves from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portland
  • 2
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    197 min
  • 7
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Williamstown Beach
    Ride to train station
    Williamstown Beach
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 472

To get from Portland to Williamstown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 472 bus from Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray) station to Laverton St/Victoria St (Williamstown) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

346minA$21.30
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 472
472
Walk to Williamstown
Leaves from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portland
  • 2
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    197 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 21170
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Williamstown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laverton St/Victoria St (Williamstown)
    ID 6467
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Williamstown
    Walk to
    Williamstown
    620 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portland to Williamstown

The distance between Portland, Melbourne and Williamstown, Melbourne is approximately 377.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 318 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland to Williamstown 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 Portland

Portland is located at Portland, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Iga Supermarket/Percy St (Portland).

Bus stations close to Portland:

  • Iga Supermarket/Percy St (Portland)
  • Julia St/Bentinck St (Portland)
  • Portland Library/Bentinck St (Portland)

Public transport stations close to Williamstown, Melbourne

Williamstown is located at Williamstown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Garden St/Osborne St (Williamstown).

Train stations close to Williamstown:

  • Williamstown Beach
  • North Williamstown
  • Williamstown

Bus stations close to Williamstown:

  • Garden St/Osborne St (Williamstown)
  • Forster St/Osborne St (Williamstown)
  • Fearon Reserve/Osborne St (Williamstown)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 472

To get from Portland to Williamstown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland) station to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 472 bus from Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray) station to Laverton St/Victoria St (Williamstown) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

346minA$21.30
Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 472
472
Walk to Williamstown
Leaves from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St (Portland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portland
  • 2
    Bus - MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOLMOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Wait for bus
    MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    197 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
    ID 21170
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Williamstown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laverton St/Victoria St (Williamstown)
    ID 6467
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Williamstown
    Walk to
    Williamstown
    620 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Williamstown?

    The fastest way takes 318 minutes, using Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portland to Williamstown?

    The alternative route takes 346 minutes, using Bus line MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 472.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portland and Williamstown in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portland to Williamstown in Melbourne?

    The MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus line goes from Melbourne station near Portland to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station near Williamstown in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Portland to Williamstown in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Portland and Williamstown in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portland to get to Williamstown in Melbourne?

    Get on the MOUNT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & WARRNAMBOOL bus from the Melbourne stop near Portland in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portland and Williamstown in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station, which is closest to Williamstown in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Portland to Williamstown?

    The ride from Portland to Williamstown costs A$21.30.

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