There are 5 ways to get from Benalla to Portarlington by train, ferry, bus, or car
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Benalla Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry Docklands to Portarlington
4h 33m$47–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
6h$25–47Drive 295.2 km
- Drive from Benalla to Portarlingtoncar 295.2 km
3h 25m$53–76Train, ferry via Benalla Station
- Take the train from Benalla Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Seymour
- Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry Docklands to Portarlington
4h 43m$36–39Train
- Take the train from Benalla Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
4h 54m$35–165
Benalla to Portarlington by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benalla to Portarlington is to train and ferry via Benalla Station which costs $35 - $39 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Benalla to Portarlington is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Benalla station to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Benalla Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Benalla station to Portarlington station. However, there are services departing from Benalla Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Benalla and Portarlington is 242 km. The road distance is 295.2 km.
The best way to get from Benalla to Portarlington without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Benalla to Portarlington, including transfers.
Benalla to Portarlington bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Benalla Station, Coach Stop.
Benalla to Portarlington train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Benalla Station.
The best way to get from Benalla to Portarlington is to bus which takes 6h and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $170 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Benalla, VIC, Australia and Portarlington, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Benalla Station to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Southern Cross Station, Geelong Station, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Benalla Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Benalla Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Benalla Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Phone
- +61 3 9514 8959
- [email protected]
- Website
- portphillipferries.com.au
Ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- portphillipferries.com.au
- Book at
- portphillipferries.com.au
Ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- portphillipferries.com.au
- Book at
- portphillipferries.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Benalla to Portarlington bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Benalla to Portarlington train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benalla to Portarlington is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Benalla to Portarlington.
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