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How to get fromCranbourne to Portarlingtonby train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train Cranbourne
    2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry ferry Docklands to Portarlington
    3h 28m
    $37

  2. Train, line 60 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus bus 60
    3h 49m
    $19–23

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cranbourne to Sorrentocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    1h 55m
    $26–44

  4. Train, ferry via Seaford Station

    1. Take the train from Seaford Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Frankston
    2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry ferry Docklands to Portarlington
    4h 6m
    $38

  5. Train, ferry via Frankston

    1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Frankston
    2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry ferry Docklands to Portarlington
    4h 9m
    $38

Cranbourne to Portarlington by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Cranbourne to Portarlington. However, you can take the train to Town Hall Station, walk to Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4, take the line 70 vehicle to Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3, walk to Melbourne Docklands, then take the ferry to Portarlington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cranbourne Station to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Town Hall Station, Footscray Station, Geelong Station, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 49m.

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