What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Portarlington?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Portarlington is to bus and line 60 bus which costs $7 - $21 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Portarlington?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Portarlington is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Portarlington?

The distance between Ballarat and Portarlington is 120 km. The road distance is 116.3 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Portarlington without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Portarlington without a car is to bus and line 60 bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $7 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Portarlington?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ballarat to Portarlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Portarlington bus from?

Ballarat to Portarlington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Ballarat to Portarlington bus arrive?

Ballarat to Portarlington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Portarlington is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Ballarat to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 691+ hotels available in Portarlington.

Ballarat to Portarlington - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 60 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Portarlington by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 60 bus
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1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
2h 57m
$7–21
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
3h 33m
$23–30
Drive 116.3 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Portarlingtoncar 116.3 km
1h 35m
$21–30

Ballarat to Portarlington by bus

21Weekly Buses

2h 57mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.6 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Portarlington, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2h 57m.

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