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

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Portarlington is to bus which costs $9 - $29 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Portarlington is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Footscray Station/Irving St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bendigo and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct train from Bendigo station to Portarlington station. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Portarlington?

The distance between Bendigo and Portarlington is 209 km. The road distance is 205.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bendigo to Portarlington without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 20m and costs $35 - $39.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Bendigo to Portarlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Portarlington bus from?

Bendigo to Portarlington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Portarlington train from?

Bendigo to Portarlington train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.

Train or bus from Bendigo to Portarlington?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Portarlington is to bus via Melbourne which takes 5h 14m and costs $9 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Bendigo to Portarlington bus arrive?

Bendigo to Portarlington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Bendigo to Portarlington train arrive?

Bendigo to Portarlington train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Bendigo to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Portarlington is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Bendigo to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 690+ hotels available in Portarlington.

Bendigo to Portarlington - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bendigo to Portarlington by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry Docklands to Portarlington
4h 20m
$35–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
6h 7m
$9–28
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
5h 14m
$10–41
Drive 205.5 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Portarlingtoncar 205.5 km
2h 58m
$37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
4h 26m
$23–30

Bendigo to Portarlington by train, foot, and ferry

14Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.6 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Footscray Station/Irving St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bendigo Station to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Footscray Station, Geelong Station, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 26m.

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