What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Portland is to train and bus which costs $16 - $40 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Portland is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $60 - $95.

How far is it from Essendon to Portland?

The distance between Essendon and Portland is 381 km. The road distance is 353.8 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $16 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Portland?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Essendon to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Portland bus from?

Essendon to Portland bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melbourne Airport station.

Where does the Essendon to Portland bus arrive?

Essendon to Portland bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Ballarat station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Portland is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Essendon to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 75+ hotels available in Portland.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Portland. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Melbourne Airport, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Hamilton Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty Stbus Coach
7h 17m
$16–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport 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
9h 34m
$89–122
Drive 353.8 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Portlandcar 353.8 km
4h 15m
$64–92
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
5h 46m
$222–392

Essendon to Portland by train and bus

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 381 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Portland, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Melbourne Airport, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Hamilton Station/Station St in around 9h 34m.

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