What is the cheapest way to get from Caroline Springs to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Caroline Springs to Portland is to train and bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Caroline Springs and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Caroline Springs to Portland. However, there are services departing from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd and arriving at Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Melton, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Caroline Springs to Portland?

The distance between Caroline Springs and Portland is 387 km. The road distance is 346.3 km.

How do I travel from Caroline Springs to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Caroline Springs to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $22 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Caroline Springs to Portland?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Caroline Springs to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caroline Springs to Portland bus from?

Caroline Springs to Portland bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Melton station.

Where does the Caroline Springs to Portland bus arrive?

Caroline Springs to Portland bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Can I drive from Caroline Springs to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Caroline Springs to Portland is 346 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Caroline Springs to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 75+ hotels available in Portland.

Caroline Springs to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Caroline Springs to Portland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus Coach
7h 38m
$23–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melton to Ballaratbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
7h 47m
$104–141
Drive 346.3 km
1. Drive from Caroline Springs to Portlandcar 346.3 km
4h 8m
$62–90
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane MEL - MGB
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus
6h 2m
$254–394

Caroline Springs to Portland by bus and train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 386.7 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia and Portland, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Central Walk Shopping Centre/High St, Melton, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 7h 47m.

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