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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Portarlington is to bus which costs $8 - $26 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Portarlington is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Portarlington?

The distance between Castlemaine and Portarlington is 172 km. The road distance is 167.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Portarlington without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 54m and costs $34 - $38.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Castlemaine to Portarlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Portarlington bus from?

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

Where does the Castlemaine to Portarlington bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Portarlington is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Castlemaine to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 691+ hotels available in Portarlington.

Castlemaine to Portarlington - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castlemaine to Portarlington by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry Docklands to Portarlington
3h 54m
$35–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
5h 27m
$8–26
Drive 167.6 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Portarlingtoncar 167.6 km
2h 29m
$30–44
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
4h
$23–30

Castlemaine to Portarlington by train, foot, and ferry

14Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.9 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 5 times a week. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 4h.

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